Ventilation Engineer

Future Select Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Ventilation Engineer in Dartford, Kent. The role involves servicing and testing ventilation systems and requires strong experience, knowledge of BS9999 and TR19 guidelines, and flexibility for travel. Suitable candidates should have good literacy, numeracy skills, and comfort using IT software for reports. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Ventilation Engineer in a well-established company.
• Must hold knowledge of BS9999 and TR19 guidelines.
• Preferred to have the Fire Damper Ticket.

Responsibilities

• Attend client sites for servicing, repairs, and testing of ventilation and ductwork.
• Perform kitchen extract, canopy, ductwork, and AHU cleans.
• Conduct fire damper drop testing.
• Install access doors and assess system performance.
• Test air quality and complete pre and post work reports.

Skills

Experience working as a Ventilation Engineer

Knowledge of BS9999 and TR19 guidelines

Fire Damper Ticket

Experience on commercial and industrial sites

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Proficient in IT software for reports

Job description

Job Title: Ventilation Engineer

Location:ford, Kent

Salary / Benefits: £25k - £38k + Training & Benefits

Due to recent expansion, our client is recruiting for a Ventilation Engineer to cover contracts in / around the M25 and South East. The client is a medium‑size outfit that specialises in Environmental Compliance and has a busy ventilation department, offering fire damper and air hygiene services. They are seeking someone who has a varied skillset and can adapt to changing client requirements. Engineers are expected to be flexible with regards to travel, as the company grows their client portfolio. They are offering competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Our client can consider candidates from the following locations: Dartford, Gravesend, Erith, Sidcup, Bromley, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Chatham, Caterham, Oxted, Mitcham, Croydon, Sutton, Epsom, Barking, Ilford, Basildon, Wickford, Canvey Island, Hockley, Rochford, Chelmsford, Maldon, Billericay, Epping, Enfield, Cheshunt, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Potters Bar, Watford, Hatfield, Horley, Redhill, Crawley, Maidstone.

Experience / Qualifications

• Strong experience working as a Ventilation Engineer within a well‑established outfit
• Will hold BS9999 and TR19 guidelines
• It would be preferred that candidates hold the Fire Damper Ticket
• Experienced working across a range of sites, including commercial, industrial, food outlet and manufacturing sites
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Comfortable using IT software to complete reports

The Role

• Attending client sites to complete servicing, repairs and testing on ventilation, ductwork and fire dampers
• Kitchen extract, canopy, ductwork and AHU cleans
• Fire damper drop testing
• Installing access doors
• Assessing overall performance of components and systems and making recommendations for remedials
• Testing air quality
• Wearing correct PPE at all times
• Completing pre and post work reports
• Taking photographs of works undertaken
• Working to agreed targets

Alternative Job titles: Air Hygiene Engineer, Fire Damper Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Ventilation Technician, Grease Extract Technician.