Ref:
94674
Location:
Tamworth
Employment:
Full time
Role Classification:
2

Air Hygiene Operative (94674)

Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.

ROLE: Air Hygiene Operative
HOURS: 40 hours per week
LOCATION: Tamworth – required to travel across the whole Southwest region

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an Air Hygiene Operative who will assist the Lead Engineer in delivering ventilation, ductwork cleaning and other air hygiene services to our customers.

Role Responsibilities:

Carry out kitchen extract system cleaning in accordance with TR19 Grease.
Carry out ventilation system cleaning in accordance with TR19.
Installation of access doors into ventilation systems in accordance with DW144; carry out inspection of fire dampers in accordance with BS9999.
Conduct regular inspections of the physical plant, follow preventative maintenance programmes, maintain equipment and chemical stock inventories, and make recommendations for major repairs.
Ensure all records, service sheets, pre‑work risk assessments and method statement compliance are maintained, work is completed safely in line with RAMS, site rules are followed, communication with on‑site contacts is professional, and work areas are left clean and tidy.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants must meet the below‑defined requirements for the role.

Basic air hygiene knowledge, with the ability to operate and maintain ventilation systems and ideally hold a recognised qualification (not essential).
Strong teamwork, client service, personal administration, analytical, problem‑solving and literacy skills, including the ability to read manuals.
Effective verbal and listening communication abilities alongside strong time‑management skills.
Valid UK driving licence.

What's in it for you?

A supportive workplace where you can develop, grow and progress your career, with access to training, development and industry‑recognised qualifications.
Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime, company pension scheme, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (or as per contract).
Access to Mitie's award‑winning employee benefits platform, including discounts at major retailers, and health and wellbeing support such as the Employee Assistance Programme.
Full uniform, PPE and equipment provided, plus opportunities to work with a skilled, experienced technical team.

There's a place for you at Mitie — join us today!