AOV & Smoke Vent Engineer

V7 Recruitment
London
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
Posted 2025-09-10

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