Join Mitie – the future of high‑performing places

ROLE: Air Hygiene Operative
HOURS: 40 Hours - Shift Pattern across Days and Nights
LOCATION: Gravesend (Mobile)

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 support the delivery of ventilation, ductwork cleaning and air hygiene services across a variety of sites.

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out kitchen extract system cleaning in accordance with TR19 Grease.
• Carry out ventilation system cleaning in accordance with TR19.
• Install access doors into ventilation systems in accordance with DW144.
• Inspect fire dampers in accordance with BS9999.
• Conduct regular inspections of physical plant equipment as instructed.
• Follow a preventative maintenance programme.
• Recommend major repairs where needed.
• Maintain personal equipment and chemical inventory levels.
• Ensure service sheets are submitted prior to leaving site.
• Complete and submit a pre‑work risk assessment for every job.
• Carry out all scheduled works as instructed.
• Follow method statements at all times.
• Ensure safe working practices in line with RAMS.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Comply with site rules and communicate professionally with on‑site contacts, ensuring methods and results are explained before leaving site.
• Leave work areas clean and tidy.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements for the role:

• A recognised qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Client service skills and professionalism.
• Good personal administration and organisational abilities.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Literacy skills, including the ability to read technical manuals.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Strong time‑management skills.
• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Management policy requirements.
• Compliance with Environmental Management System Policy requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent timekeeping.
• Demonstrates sound work ethics.
• Respectful, with cultural awareness.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Compliant with DBS and security checks as required.
• Self‑motivated and proactive.

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