Air Hygiene / Fire Damper Engineer

Future Select Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking an Air Hygiene / Fire Damper Engineer to inspect and clean ductwork and ventilation systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience and relevant industry qualifications. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including training and a pension scheme, alongside a healthy work/life balance within the South East region.

Benefits

Overtime

Training

Pension scheme

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience working as an Air Hygiene / Fire Damper Engineer.
• Will ideally hold industry-relevant qualifications, such as the Fire Damper Testing ticket.
• Good working knowledge of TR19 and BS9999 guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting ductwork and ventilation systems to identify issues.
• Cleaning ductwork, fans, and kitchen extract systems.
• Inspecting and testing Fire Dampers.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience

Knowledge of TR19 and BS9999

Flexible working hours

IT software proficiency

Education

Industry-relevant qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Air Hygiene / Fire Damper Engineer

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Salary/Benefits: £25k - £35k + Training & Benefits

Our client is a well‑established outfit that specialises in the Ventilation / Fire Damper industry. They require a hardworking Air Hygiene / Fire Damper Engineer, with proven industry experience and a varied skillset. You will be inspecting ventilation and ductwork systems to perform cleans and servicing to ensure full compliance and functionality. The company has been operating for over 15 years and has a strong presence in the South East. They have recently won new contracts, which would allow engineers to travel within the region, so this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like a role with a healthy work/life balance. Salaries on offer are competitive and benefits include: overtime, training, pension scheme and company vehicle.

Locations of work include: Chelmsford, Witham, Braintree, Halstead, Sudbury, Hadleigh, Colchester, Southend‑on‑Sea, Basildon, Billericay, Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, Saffron Walden, Haverhill, Clacton‑on‑Sea, Ipswich, Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers, Canvey Island, Epping, Chigwell, Cheshunt, Enfield, Grays, Tilbury, Romford, Erith, Dartford, Gravesend.

Experience / Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience working as an Air Hygiene / Fire Damper Engineer
• Will ideally hold industry‑relevant qualifications, such as the Fire Damper Testing ticket
• Good working knowledge of TR19 and BS9999 guidelines
• Experience working across a range of client sites
• Flexible on working hours / days
• Comfortable using IT software to complete reports

The Role

• Inspecting of ductwork, ventilation and extract systems to identify system issues
• Cleaning of ductwork, ventilation, fans, kitchen extract and canopy systems
• Inspecting and testing of Fire Dampers
• Fitting of access doors
• Taking pre and post work photographs
• Keeping accurate records of works undertaken
• Providing advice on required works
• Ensuring works are completed within agreed deadlines and to high standards

Alternative Job titles

Ventilation Engineer, Air Hygiene Technician, Fire Damper Technician, Fire Damper Engineer, Fire Damper Tester, Grease Extract Technician, Duct Cleaner.