Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Assistant

We need great technicians. Are you an ambitious, focused and personable 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?

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:

• Working under the supervision of qualified engineers and technicians, you will assist with the maintenance, inspection, and servicing of smoke ventilation systems across a variety of sites.
• This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone looking to develop their skills in the smoke control industry.
• You will not be required to hold formal qualifications for this role, but you must have a keen interest in learning, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work safely and responsibly at all times.
• Support qualified engineers and technicians with planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Carry out basic inspection and cleaning tasks under supervision.
• Record asset details, findings, and site notes in FTG company software as directed.
• Assist with the preparation of tools, parts, and equipment for maintenance and remedial works.
• Maintain a tidy and safe work environment, both on site and in the company vehicle.
• Communicate effectively with team members and, when required, with site representatives in a polite and professional manner.
• Work on projects primarily in London and the South East, with travel across the UK as required, including occasional 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:

• Assist with the servicing and testing of smoke ventilation systems under supervision.
• Follow all instructions from supervising engineers/technicians to ensure works are carried out in line with standards and safety requirements.
• Work safely at height when required, using harnesses, ladders, or access equipment provided.
• Use your own basic hand tools and any company-supplied equipment as instructed.
• Support site set-up, including moving materials and preparing work areas.
• Assist in identifying and reporting defective parts or systems.
• Maintain accurate and clear records of work completed, under guidance.
• Take personal responsibility for developing your knowledge of smoke ventilation systems, with progression opportunities into a Technician role or a formal Apprenticeship.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests from FTG management.

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Essential: Current, full clean driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and stay overnight when required.
• Basic practical skills and ability to use hand tools.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong awareness of health & safety requirements.
• Willingness to work at height.

• Desirable: Prior experience in a site-based, construction, or maintenance role.
• Basic understanding of smoke ventilation or similar building systems.
• Rooftop Safety/Work Restraint training (e.g. SpanSet).