Job Overview
The main part of your role will be to assist the Lead engineer on delivering ventilation, ductwork cleaning and other air hygiene services to our customers.
Main Duties
- 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 system in accordance with DW144
- Carry out inspection of the Fire dampers in accordance with BS9999
- Conduct regular inspections of the physical plant as instructed
- Follow a preventative maintenance program as instructed
- Make recommendations for major repairs to the physical plant
- Maintain personal equipment & chemical stocks inventories
- Ensure that service sheets are submitted prior to leaving site
- Conduct and submit a pre-work risk assessment prior to every job
- Conduct all works as instructed via the schedule
- Follow the method statement at all times
- Ensure that work is conducted safely in line with the RAMS
- Ensure records are maintained
- Comply with site rules, communicate professionally with on‑site contacts ensuring that work methods and results are explained prior to leaving site
- Leave the work area clean and tidy
Qualifications
- Basic air hygiene knowledge
- Ability to operate and maintain ventilation systems
- Hold a recognised qualification, not essential
- Teamwork skills
- Client service skills
- Personal administration skills
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Literacy skills including the ability to read manuals
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Time management skills
- Complying with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Management policy
- Complying with the requirements of the Environmental Management System Policy
- Ventilation systems management in accordance with TR19 Grease
- Ventilation cleaning techniques in accordance with TR19
- Fire damper testing and issue reporting in accordance with BS9999
- Access doors installation in accordance with DW144
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
- Be respectful, possess cultural awareness
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Compliant DBS and Security checks that can be customer specific
- Self‑motivated
- Excellent time keeping
Benefits
- Virtual GP on hand for you and household members, with expert video or phone advice
- Salary Finance scheme – access 50% of earned pay before payday (chargeable) and competitive loan options
- Flexible lifestyle benefits platform "Choices" allowing purchase of up to five extra days’ holiday, critical illness insurance, dental treatment or technology products at affordable cost
- High‑street discounts through MiDeals platform across retailers, gyms, etc.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Life cover up to four times your salary
- Enhanced pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and Mitie Matching Share Plan (free shares possible)
- Mitie Stars recognition with cash prizes, including a £10,000 top prize annually
- Diverse training and development opportunities via learning resources
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (e.g., dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing Ritik Gupta at Ritik.Gupta@mitie.com.
Air Hygiene Operative in Basildon employer: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
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Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services Recruitment Team
