Ventilation Engineer - Trainee

EFAM Air is looking for a developing Ventilation Engineer to join our growing team.

This role would suit someone who already has some practical experience within ventilation, HVAC, ductwork, building services or a related trade and is looking to develop their technical knowledge, qualifications and career within the ventilation industry.

You will work primarily across our domestic ventilation contracts, carrying out the surveying, installation, servicing, maintenance and commissioning of ventilation systems, with opportunities to become involved in larger communal, commercial and capital works projects.

We are looking for engineers who can work confidently on site, take responsibility for the quality of their work and continue developing through both practical experience and recognised industry training.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Surveying domestic ventilation systems and identifying defects or required remedial works
• Installing, replacing and maintaining MEV, MVHR and extract ventilation systems
• Installing, repairing and modifying ventilation ductwork
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Cleaning and maintaining ventilation systems, grilles, valves and ductwork
• Carrying out airflow testing, balancing and commissioning
• Recording supply and extract airflow rates and comparing performance against design requirements
• Diagnosing ventilation faults and identifying appropriate remedial actions

We are looking for candidates with some previous experience within one or more of the following areas:

• Domestic ventilation
• MEV and MVHR systems
• Extract fan installation and maintenance
• Ventilation or HVAC servicing
• Ductwork installation
• Building services
• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical or plumbing installations
• Property maintenance or construction

Direct ventilation experience is preferred, although candidates from related trades will also be considered where they can demonstrate strong practical ability and a willingness to develop.

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We’re a business built on people and it’s the people that make us different from other companies, we recruit based on knowledge, passion and culture. If you believe your skills and experience can bring value to this role then we'd love to hear from you.

We’re a diverse group and encourage our people to be independent thinkers and collaborative doers to create a supportive culture, EFAM Air prides itself on opportunities for growth and the collaborative nature of our work. We understand the work/life balance and want all our team to be comfortable within their roles.

We provide opportunities for growth and development across our organisation through apprenticeships, professional qualifications, management training, and on the job learning. As a business that is continually growing, we’re looking to attract the best talent in the industry to grow our workforce and join our combined efforts towards our goals.

EFAM Air is an Equal Opportunities employer and takes is responsibilities relating to Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion seriously. For further information, you can request a copy of our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy.

Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have a full clean driving license?

Work Location: In person