About Marlowe Smoke Control (formerly JCR Fire)
We started in 2003 as JCR Fire, and now we’re Marlowe Smoke Control. We provide natural and powered smoke control systems, including Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs), for all kinds of buildings.
Our services cover supplying, installing, commissioning, and maintaining smoke ventilation and fire alarm systems. This includes mechanical and natural smoke ventilation, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), call-outs, repairs, refurbishments, and upgrades.
We work across the UK for various clients like architects, M&E contractors, property managers, local authorities, and residential customers. We have over 20 years of experience and work with more than 500 customers.
We hold accreditations such as IFC, Safe Contractor, Alcumus ISOQAR (ISO 9001), and CHAS. We carry comprehensive insurance: £10,000,000 Employers’ Liability, £5,000,000 Public Liability, and Professional Indemnity. Our smoke control systems keep escape and access routes clear of smoke, help firefighters, and reduce building damage, fire spread, and content loss.
Mission & Values
Our guiding principles are compliance, expertise, and customer service. We aim to give our clients peace of mind through our accreditations and comprehensive insurance.
Team & Culture
We have a close-knit team of fully qualified engineers providing nationwide coverage. We are part of the Marlowe Fire & Security Group, the fire life safety and security division of Marlowe Critical Services.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a basic salary of £36,000 (depending on experience) and remote working, with bi-monthly meetups in Birmingham. Benefits include a Royal London Pension and Life Assurance (4x salary). Our Paid Candidate Referral Scheme offers up to £1,000 per referral. We also have a Mental Health & Well-being Scheme, an Employee Recognition Scheme, and opportunities for development and progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marlowe Smoke Control specializes in the supply, installation, and maintenance of smoke ventilation systems, including natural and powered smoke vents and Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs). The company also handles fire alarms, fire doors, emergency lighting, fire compartmentation, dry risers, planned preventative maintenance, call-outs, remedials, refurbishments, and upgrades.
The company’s core values emphasize compliance, expertise, and customer service. They also prioritize providing peace of mind to clients through accreditations and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Employees receive a basic salary, with remote working options that include meetups in Birmingham twice a month. The company offers a Royal London Pension, Life Assurance (4x salary), a Paid Candidate Referral Scheme (up to £1,000 per referral), a Mental Health & Well-being Scheme, an Employee Recognition Scheme, and opportunities for development and progression.
The company provides smoke control systems designed to keep escape and access routes clear of smoke, facilitate fire-fighting operations, reduce damage to buildings, limit fire development, and protect building contents. This is supported by accreditations such as IFC, Safe Contractor, Alcumus ISOQAR (ISO 9001), and CHAS, along with comprehensive insurance coverage.
Marlowe Smoke Control (formerly JCR Fire) was founded in 2003.
Marlowe Smoke Control (formerly JCR Fire) has 1-10 employees.
Marlowe Smoke Control (formerly JCR Fire) hires in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.
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Yes, Marlowe Smoke Control (formerly JCR Fire) is a remote-first company.
Marlowe Smoke Control (formerly JCR Fire)'s website is www.marlowe-aov.co.uk .
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