We need great engineers – Are you an ambitious, focussed 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.”
“They’re good at providing information well & always on top of what you need. If there are issues they do tackle it quickly.”
“There’s definitely a future at the company and that gives me confidence.”
ROLE BENEFITS
- Impressive salary, reviewed annually.
- Health benefits/cash plan.
- Company sick pay policy.
- Opportunities to increase your holiday entitlement through long service and good attendance.
- We celebrate success throughout the company which can include paid days out and qualifying performance bonuses.
- Christmas bonus.
- Company van & fuel card.
- Company credit card and access to online expense system.
- Stop over premium payments.
- Death in Service benefit.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
A JIB Technician or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience commissioning Mechanical Extract Systems and other smoke ventilation systems within the smoke ventilation Industry, you will be required to work with, and site supervise, members of the team with different skill levels and help those individuals maximise their own skill sets. You will always have a health and safety conscious mindset and be confident on feeding back to management any opportunities to improve.
You will have a keen work ethic and be willing to go that extra mile for the company and the customer to get the job over the line and be able to inspire others to achieve the same high standards
Manage projects to ensure they are completed as per scheduled requirements.
Communicate effectively with customers and staff at all levels and ensure that the reputation of FTG Ltd is maintained throughout.
The majority of FTG’s work is carried out in London and the South East, but our services are often called upon all over the UK, including Wales, Scotland and even Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. As such, shared with the rest of the team, you will be willing to work all over the UK as required, including periodic stop overs and overtime.
MAIN DUTIES
- To be able to wire, fix & commission Mechanical Extract Systems.
- To ensure Mechanical Extract Systems are able to be fully operated on every condition listed on the commissioning report to eliminate the possibility of failure to comply.
- To have a clear understanding of all the legislation & British Standards that apply to the industry.
- To ensure that all work by yourself and others complies with latest standards and guidance.
- To be able to wire, fix & commission a wide range of smoke ventilation products from a
range of manufacturers. - To be able to manage large or small installations and ensure that the team you are working with are working to the correct design and standards as per the drawings provided.
- To be able to communicate with other trades to ensure smooth completion of a project.
- To ensure the company vehicle, should you be provided with one, is kept clean and tidy, checked regularly as per company policy, and the office advised.
- Any other reasonable requests from FTG management.
JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Not all of these are essential but would be advantageous, please get in touch if you are unsure if
your qualifications or experience would qualify you for this role. Driving licence, experience and
academic qualifications are essential, and you must be able to evidence this.
- NVQ Electrical installations or equivalent
- SSSTS or Higher
- JIB / ECS card holder
- Rooftop Safety/Work Restraint training (i.e. SpanSet).
- Pasma (Towers)
- IPAF (Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b))
- Working knowledge of ADB; BS EN 12101;BS 9999; BS 9991 & BS 7346 pt 8
- Working knowledge of multiple manufacturers equipment e.g Colt, SCS, FDS & SE Controls
- Current, full clean driving licence