Installation Technician - Smoke Vent Systems

Installation Technician - Smoke Vent Systems

FTG Ltd Cheshunt, England, United Kingdom

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We need great technicians – Are you an ambitious, focused and personable qualified electrician with a background in smoke ventilation engineering, 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?

Read What The Team Say About Working For FTG –

“It’s one of the best companies I’ve ever worked for, they really care.”

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“There’s definitely a future at the company and that gives me confidence.”

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 Trade
  
  UK card for van stock purchases.
• Stop over premium payments.
• Life Assurance benefit (aka Death in Service – 3x annual salary paid to nominated person(s) in the event of your death)

Roles & Responsibilities

• With experience in installing and maintaining smoke ventilation systems from various manufacturers, you will work closely with lead engineers to ensure installations are delivered to a high standard, on time, and in accordance with design specifications. Formal electrical qualifications are not essential for this role, but you must be confident in working on-site, have a strong understanding of smoke control products, and be able to follow technical drawings and instructions.
• You will maintain a health and safety–conscious mindset at all times and confidently feed back to management on any opportunities to improve processes or resolve issues.
• Work with lead engineers to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to maintain the reputation of FTG Ltd.
• Be willing to travel primarily within London and the South East, and across the UK where required, including periodic stop-overs and overtime.
• Carry out installation activities on smoke ventilation systems in line with manufacturer guidance and applicable standards.
• Use FTG company software to record works completed, raise and communicate quote requirements, and provide supporting photos/notes.

Decision-making authority and H&S powers

• Stop works: authorised to stop works under your control where unsafe conditions, non-conformances, or quality issues are identified that could compromise safety, compliance, or system performance. Works may resume once the issue is rectified or an agreed mitigation is in place.
• Right to refuse unsafe work: empowered to refuse to carry out any task where health and safety may be compromised, and to instruct team members accordingly.
• Reporting: required to notify the FTG lead engineer/Project Manager promptly and record any stop-work or refusal decisions in company systems.

Main duties

• Ensure all work complies with current standards and guidance.
• Install a wide range of smoke ventilation products from various manufacturers.
• Work on large or small installations, following the correct design and standards as per provided drawings.
• Coordinate with other trades and adapt to project changes to ensure successful delivery.
• Assist commissioning engineers with the commissioning of systems where required.
• Take personal responsibility for your development within a company offering a clear development path.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and roadworthiness of the company vehicle in line with policy.
• Exercise delegated authority to stop works or refuse unsafe work when required, recording and escalating actions as per FTG procedures.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests from FTG management.

Job skills & qualifications

Formal electrical qualifications are not essential for this role. You must be able to demonstrate experience in installing smoke ventilation systems and working on construction sites safely and effectively.

Essential:

• Current, full clean driving licence.
• Experience installing smoke ventilation systems.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements for site work.

Desirable:

• Rooftop Safety/Work Restraint training (e.g. Span Set).
• PASMA (Towers).
• IPAF (Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b)).
• Working knowledge of Approved Document B; BS EN 12101; BS 9999; BS 9991 & BS 7346 pt 8.
• Familiarity with multiple manufacturer equipment e.g. Colt, SCS, FDS & SE Controls.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction

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