Trades covered on this page
Smoke ventilation, Fire suppression, Fire risk assessments, Passive fire protection.
Typical scope of work
- AOV and smoke ventilation servicing, actuator and control panel repairs
- Kitchen fire suppression servicing and installation
- Fire risk assessments for commercial premises and blocks
- Fire stopping, fire door inspections and remedial work
- Reports and photographic evidence for clients
Typical sites: Blocks of flats, commercial kitchens, offices, HMOs and mixed-use buildings.
Qualifications we ask you to evidence
- Smoke ventilation: manufacturer or industry training on AOV systems
- Fire suppression: manufacturer training for the systems you service
- Fire risk assessment: proven competence, ideally registration with a recognised professional body or certification scheme
- Passive fire: fire stopping or fire door inspection training (third-party certification such as FIRAS is helpful)
Course and scheme names are examples. We check certificates and registrations during review, and we only offer work that matches what you are qualified to do.
Insurance requirements
We ask every applicant for current public liability insurance. Our usual minimum is £2,000,000, and many commercial clients require £5,000,000 before work on their sites is offered. If you employ anyone, employer's liability insurance is a legal requirement. Fire risk assessors should also hold professional indemnity insurance.
Subcontract and self-employed work
Fire suppression subcontract work, self-employed fire risk assessor jobs, smoke ventilation engineer roles and passive fire protection subcontractor work are offered when clients need them. Work is not guaranteed.
Joining our network does not guarantee any work or income. Jobs are offered when suitable work is available in your area, and you are free to accept or decline each one. You work as a self-employed contractor responsible for your own tax, tools, registrations and insurance.
How to apply
- Open the UK Gas Plumbers engineer app at app.ukgasplumbers.com.
- Add your trades, working area, availability, qualifications and insurance documents.
- Our team reviews your application and contacts you if we have suitable work.
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept independent fire risk assessors?
Yes, if you can show competence and hold professional indemnity insurance.
Do you need fire door installers?
Sometimes. Tell us your training and experience with certified fire door sets.
How do I apply?
Apply online at app.ukgasplumbers.com. You'll add your trades, working area, qualifications and insurance details, and our team reviews each application.
Is work guaranteed?
No. We offer jobs when suitable work comes in for your trade and area. There is no promised volume or income.
