AOV & Smoke Vent Engineer

Job Description:

AOV & Smoke Vent Engineer (Long-Term Temporary Subcontract Role)

V7 are looking for experienced AOV and Smoke Vent Engineers for a 5-year public sector contract with loads of ongoing work and excellent opportunities for long-term subcontract roles. This project focuses on social housing, schools, and elderly care homes nationwide. Our client is a rapidly growing national business specialising in the security and fire industry, delivering high-quality installation, service, and maintenance nationwide.

The Contract

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive servicing of AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) systems and smoke ventilation systems.
• Fault-finding, diagnostics, and minor repairs to keep systems fully operational and compliant.
• Working on systems such as natural ventilation (louvres, casement windows) and mechanical smoke extraction fans.
• Inspection and testing of controls, actuators, sensors, and emergency override systems.
• Working closely with site managers and housing officers to ensure compliance with BS 7346 and other fire safety regulations.
• Ideally, experience with fire alarm systems for integration and cause-and-effect testing.
• Servicing work primarily on social housing sites.

Benefits

• Opportunities for skills development, working for a national client.
• Monday–Friday work (weekend work available).
• 6-month rolling contract, part of a 5-year project.
• Starting from £33 per hour.
• Overtime available at enhanced hourly rates.
• Ongoing contract with significant workload.
• Outside IR35, weekly pay every Friday.

Requirements

• Proven experience in servicing and maintaining AOV and smoke ventilation systems.
• Competent with both natural and mechanical ventilation systems.
• Fire alarm servicing experience (desirable).
• Electrical isolation qualification.
• Knowledge of compliance standards for smoke control systems in residential buildings.
• Experience working on social housing, schools, or care home sites.
• DBS checked.