Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Technician

ROLE BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
• Company van & fuel card.
• Health benefit cash plan.
• Access to Rewards through Perkbox platform.
• Company sick pay policy.
• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service.
• Bonus payments.
• Company credit card and TradeUK card for van stock purchases.
• Stop-over premium payments.
• Life Assurance benefit (3x annual salary paid to nominated person(s) in the event of your death).

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Technician, you will take responsibility for carrying out maintenance and inspection
  activities on smoke ventilation systems with a greater degree of independence than an Assistant. You will be expected to
  diagnose issues, recommend remedial works, and complete reports to a high standard.
• While you will not be required to hold electrical qualifications, you must bring strong technical knowledge of smoke
  ventilation systems and be confident working safely and effectively on-site. You may also provide guidance to junior
  colleagues or assistants.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on smoke ventilation systems.
• Independently inspect, test, and record system performance in line with manufacturer guidance and applicable standards.
• Accurately identify faults, record findings, and propose remedial actions using FTG company software.
• Work with engineers and project managers to ensure systems remain compliant and operational.
• Provide support and informal guidance to junior team members or assistants.
• Maintain a tidy and safe work environment, both on-site and in the company vehicle.
• Represent FTG Ltd professionally when liaising with clients, building managers, and site representatives.
• Travel primarily in London and the South East, with occasional work UK-wide including stop-overs and overtime.

AUTHORITY & HEALTH & SAFETY POWERS

• Authority to make commissioning changes: No.
• Authority to stop works: No.
• Right to refuse unsafe work: Yes — empowered to refuse to carry out any task where health and safety may be compromised, and to immediately report concerns to the supervising engineer or manager.

MAIN DUTIES

• Conduct routine maintenance and servicing of smoke ventilation systems independently.
• Diagnose system faults and identify defective components or non-compliances.
• Accurately record all maintenance findings, test results, and remedial recommendations.
• Use your own basic tools and any company-supplied equipment as required.
• Work safely at height when required, using harnesses, ladders, or access equipment provided.
• Support project delivery by assisting engineers during larger works or commissioning phases.
• Take responsibility for keeping up to date with smoke ventilation standards and product training.
• Contribute to maintaining compliance with all relevant British Standards and company policies.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests from FTG management.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Essential:
• Current, full clean driving licence.
• Proven experience in maintaining or servicing smoke ventilation systems.
• Ability to work independently on site while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to produce clear and accurate records.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and stay overnight when required.
• Strong awareness of health & safety requirements.
• Willingness to work at height.
• Desirable:
• Formal electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ, AM2, 18th Edition).
• Rooftop Safety/Work Restraint training (e.g. SpanSet).
• PASMA (Towers).
• IPAF (Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b)).
• Familiarity with manufacturers’ equipment (e.g., Colt, SE Controls, SCS, FDS).