Smoke Ventilation Service Engineer

marlowe plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist smoke ventilation company based in the Midlands is seeking a Service Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will service and commission smoke ventilation projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will work collaboratively with other engineers, be capable of diagnosing issues, and is required to have strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a company vehicle and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Royal London Pension

Life Assurance 4x Salary

Paid Candidate Referral Scheme

Mental Health & Well-being Scheme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ability to work in teams with experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Service and commission smoke ventilation projects on site.
• Ensure compliance with BS9999 and building regulations.
• Diagnose and undertake remedial mechanical and electrical work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

18th Edition Electrical qualification

Tools

Software based controls systems

Electrical control systems

Job description

Overview

Established for over 20 years, Marlowe Smoke Control are specialists in the supply, installation and maintenance of Smoke Vent Systems UK Wide. We are looking for a Service Engineer to work at our sites as a key member of our service and commissioning team. You will work alongside other engineers servicing smoke ventilation projects on site, ensuring compliance with BS9999 and the building regulations. this will be based in the midlands.

Responsibilities

• Service and commission smoke ventilation projects on site.
• Ensure compliance with BS9999 and building regulations.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and undertake remedial work.
• Write and update system software where required.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and multitask.
• Self‑motivated and ambitious.
• Understanding or experience of electrical control systems.
• Experience of software based controls systems and an ability to write and update system software (or willing to work towards achieving this).
• An ability to physically check, maintain and diagnose mechanical & electrical and undertake remedial work when required.
• Understanding of electrical circuits within control panels.
• An ability to problem solve, think outside the box and provide thorough solutions.
• Site experience, ideally holding a CSCS Card.
• You will have a methodical and practical attitude and good attention to detail.
• Candidates will be required to have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Beneficial (not essential)

• 18th Edition Electrical qualification or other recognised electrical qualification.
• Site experience, ideally holding a CSCS Card.
• Experience working at height.

How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees

• Basic salary of £42,000 DOE.
• Company Vehicle.
• Royal London Pension.
• Life Assurance 4x Salary.
• Paid Candidate Referral Scheme – up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
• Mental Health & Well‑being Scheme.
• Employee Recognition Scheme.
• Development and progression opportunities.

A Little More About Marlowe Smoke Control

Marlowe Smoke Control are a small, niche Automatic Open Vent (AOV) specialist operating UK wide. We have the luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best‑practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry. Big enough to provide but small enough to care.

Our Business Include:
Marlowe Smoke Control
Morgan Fire Protection
Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression
Alarm Communications FAFS
Fire & Security Clymac
Marlove Fire & Security