Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Technician

FTG Ltd; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading smoke ventilation company in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This role involves performing independent maintenance on smoke ventilation systems and requires strong technical knowledge. Candidates should have a clean driving license and proven experience in this field. The position offers competitive benefits and requires travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays when necessary.

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)

Bonus payments

Life Assurance benefit

Qualifications

• Current, full clean driving licence.
• Ability to work safely at height.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and stay overnight as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance of smoke ventilation systems.
• Diagnose system faults and record maintenance findings.
• Support project delivery by assisting engineers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proven experience in maintaining smoke ventilation systems

Job description

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.

We need great technicians - Are you an ambitious, focussed and personable? A hands‑on smoke ventilation individual, looking to progress your skills in a professional and friendly environment? Are you positive about developing your skills and job role in a rapidly growing, well established business with a reputation for professionalism and excellence throughout our industry?

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).

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).