Assistant Engineer

Overview

Reports to: PPM Supervisor
Department: Engineering Team
Working hours: 42.5 hours per week
Probation period: 6 months
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000, depending on experience and location

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Engineer to support the delivery of specialist engineering services across ventilation hygiene, kitchen extraction cleaning, fire damper testing and fire compartment remediation.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with a Lead Engineer, assisting with planned works, compliance tasks and site-based service delivery. The role will suit someone practical, reliable and willing to learn, with the flexibility to travel and adapt as business needs change.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Engineer with kitchen extraction cleaning in line with TR19 Grease standards.
• Support ventilation cleaning works in accordance with TR19 standards.
• Assist with annual fire damper drop testing to BS9999 standards.
• Support fire compartment remediation works in line with the Regulatory Reform Order 2005 and the Fire Safety Act 2021.
• Follow company engineering standards, site procedures and health and safety requirements at all times.
• Complete additional training where required to support the wider needs of the business.
• Maintain a professional approach when working on customer sites.
• Support the team in delivering a high-quality, consistent and compliant service.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Flexible approach to working schedules and changing business needs.
• Practical, reliable and keen to learn.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on engineering environment.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in fire damper drop testing to BS9999 standards.
• Previous experience in fire stopping or fire compartment remediation.
• Previous experience in air hygiene services to TR19 or equivalent standards.
• Experience working on customer sites within a compliance, engineering or facilities environment.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance following successful completion of probation.
• Wellness app access.
• Eyecare scheme.
• Audible account with monthly credit to support personal development.
• Head office located in a green-field setting with on-site gym and shower facilities.

Equal Opportunities

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve over time in line with business needs and the requirements of the role.