Trainee Air
Tightness Test Engineer
(Woking &
surrounding areas)
Salary: £26,000 per
annum
Contract: Permanent,
Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
Reporting to: Area
Manager
Location: Remote – Woking
and surrounding areas (United Kingdom)
Important: Full/clean
driving licence (AES vehicle provided) All testing equipment and mobile phone
provided (Company use only). Workwear, PPE provided.
AES
Compliance & Testing Ltd are best known for air tightness testing in the
new build sector, we also offer other on-site services including sound
insulation testing, ventilation testing, and thermography surveys in
residential, non-residential and existing building sector.
Since 2006 we have built an enviable reputation
within the construction industry priding ourselves on our rapid response to
client demand, whether this is in relation to on-site services or the issue of
urgent paperwork, our professionalism and our 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
- Active
engagement with the client to ensure the plot/s are ready for testing
- Focus
on tasks assigned and manage workload effectively
- Identifying
air leakage paths and notifying site personnel
- Completing
accurate air tightness tests to the relevant test standard, and uploading
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
Please note:
This list covers the core responsibilities but isn’t exhaustive. As the team
continues to grow and develop, there may be additional opportunities to
contribute and take on new tasks to support the department.
Key Competencies
Essential
- 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
- Excellent
written communication skills
- Client-focused
with a commitment to providing high-quality support
- Excellent
computer skills and a good level of general education, particularly in
Maths and English
- Calculating
envelope areas of properties on site
- Ability
to self-manage a busy and time-critical schedule of work, sometimes with
short notice changes to priorities
- Be
able to work independently and as part of a team
- Health
and Safety awareness
- Hold
a full/clean driving licence
-
Desirable
- 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
What makes AES different than
others within the industry is our company values.
- ·Striving for the highest quality
- ·Build collaborative and supportive
relationships
- ·Value integrity and independence
- ·Be forward thinking and innovative
Benefits
We have built strong internal
communication channels with team strategy and away days, company-wide social
events through the year and a strong investment into internal growth and
progression.
- ·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
- ·Healthcare plan
How to apply
AES is a proud equal opportunities
employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive for
these roles, we do reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable
amount of applications are received, therefore we encourage you to apply as
soon as possible.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as AES
are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
Send your CV and covering letter by e-mail to Recruitment@aessc.co.uk
