Ref:
90478
Location:
Dartford area
Employment:
Full time
Role Classification:
3

Ventilation Engineer (90478)

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.

Air Hygiene Operative

Location: London & the South East
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Shift: Days and Nights

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 to support the delivery of ventilation, ductwork cleaning and air hygiene services, working alongside experienced engineers to ensure safe, compliant and high‑quality environments for our customers.

Role Responsibilities:

Carry out kitchen extract and ventilation system cleaning in line with TR19 Grease and TR19 standards
Install access doors to ventilation systems in accordance with DW144 and inspect fire dampers in line with BS9999
Complete inspections of plant equipment, follow preventative maintenance programmes and maintain equipment and chemical stock levels
Ensure all documentation is completed accurately, including service sheets, risk assessments and RAMS compliance
Work safely, professionally and in line with site rules, leaving all work areas clean and tidy

What Are We Looking For?:

Experience working within a hands-on, physical role (such as a labourer or trades role)
Basic knowledge of air hygiene and ventilation systems (desired but not essential)
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work safely in line with health, safety and environmental policies

Soft Skills:

A reliable, motivated individual with a strong work ethic
Good communication and teamwork skills, with a professional approach on client sites
Strong time‑management, organisational and problem‑solving abilities
Willingness to travel and work flexibly as required
Individual comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting

What's in it for you?

Full training, development and access to industry‑recognised qualifications
Opportunities for overtime and long‑term career progression within Mitie
Uniform, PPE and specialist equipment provided

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. This means every role at Mitie is paid at or above the independently calculated Real Living Wage, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and responsible employment.