Trainee Air Tightness Test Engineer (Beverley & surrounding areas)

Trainee Air Tightness Test Engineer (Beverley & surrounding areas)

Salary range

£26,000 to £26,000 per annum depending on experience

AES Compliance & Testing Ltd is best known for air tightness testing in the new build sector, offering services including sound insulation testing, ventilation testing, and thermography surveys across residential, non‑residential and existing building sectors.

Since 2006 we have built an enviable reputation within the construction industry, priding ourselves on our rapid response to client demand and second‑to‑none customer service.

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Trainee Air Tightness Test Engineer to join our expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, travelling to different locations, and developing a career in the construction and building performance industry.

No previous air tightness testing experience is required – full training will be provided.

You will work alongside an experienced Air Tightness Test Engineer, gaining hands‑on experience while working towards your ATTMA Level 1 Air Tightness Tester qualification.

What We Offer

• Full training with an experienced Air Tightness Test Engineer
• Support to achieve your ATTMA Level 1 qualification
• Company van provided for work use
• All tools, equipment, PPE, and training supplied
• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
• Ongoing professional development and career growth
• A varied role with different locations and projects every week

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self‑motivated, capable of delivering high quality testing services.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Good attention to detail is essential as the role requires a high degree of accuracy and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to construction sites and existing buildings, carrying out air tightness tests on a range of building types and sizes in conjunction with building regulations to ensure our clients achieve compliance with Part L.
• Actively engage with the client to ensure sites are ready for testing.
• Focus on tasks assigned and manage workload effectively.
• Identify air leakage paths and notify site personnel.
• Complete accurate air tightness tests to the relevant test standard and upload results in a timely manner.
• Maintain company equipment, including company van.
• Always display a professional attitude, demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients.
• Be an active member of the team, contributing ideas and sharing knowledge.
• Take a proactive approach to learning and development.
• Comfortable driving long distances and travelling to sites across a wide geographical area, sometimes involving overnight stays.
• Ability to complete physical work (moving test equipment around site).
• Able to communicate with clients effectively and confidently via telephone, email and face‑to‑face.
• Client‑focused with a commitment to providing high‑quality support.
• Excellent computer skills and good general education, particularly in Maths and English.
• Calculate envelope areas of properties on site.
• Manage a busy and time‑critical schedule of work, sometimes with short notice changes to priorities.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Health and Safety awareness.
• Hold a full/clean driving licence.

This position would suit someone with experience in construction, surveying, engineering, or building services, but we also welcome applicants looking to start a new career with full training provided.

• What Makes Us Unique
• High quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and supportive relationships.
• Integrity and independence.
• Forward thinking and innovation.

We also offer benefits including

• 25 days annual leave allowance, plus statutory bank holidays.
• 1 paid Community Day per year to volunteer for a good cause.
• Holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Company Sick Pay benefit.
• Staff social events.
• Life assurance.

AES is a proud equal opportunities employer.

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