Trainee Ventilation Cleaning Operative

Salary: £24,788.68–£26,377.89 basic*, plus overtime and weekend shift allowances. Typical annual earnings: £27,200–£32,000.

*Based on working 20 shifts in a four-week period.

Are you looking for a role with an industry-leading salary, ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career development? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

About the Company

We are one of the UK’s longest-established providers of duct cleaning and legionella risk services, delivering comprehensive compliance solutions for building managers across air and water hygiene, as well as kitchen extract fire safety.

Due to continued growth, we are now looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and motivated Duct Cleaning Operative to join our team.

About the Role

As a Duct Cleaning Operative, you will be responsible for completing environmental hygiene cleaning contracts safely, efficiently and to the required standard, ensuring work is delivered on time, to specification and to the satisfaction of our customers.

Key Areas of Work

• General ventilation cleaning
• Water tank cleaning, coating and refurbishment
• Kitchen extract fire safety cleaning

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

You will need to be flexible with your working hours, as the role may involve day, evening and night work, as well as occasional weekends in line with business requirements. A full driving licence is also required.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful and offered a position, you will be required to provide details for your last five years of employment referencing and consent to a DBS check completed by the company.

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If you are a reliable team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their suitability for the role.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nights are normally worked?

For our field-based compliance teams, such as those working on kitchen extract cleaning, approximately 70% of the work is done at night. However, during school holidays, we conduct a significant amount of work in schools, which is typically carried out during the day. In contrast, ventilation work and fire damper function testing are mostly daytime activities.


How far in advance are rotas issued?

The field compliance team receives a daily rota, giving them a clear 2-week snapshot of their upcoming tasks. This proactive approach allows them to plan ahead while remaining adaptable to any client requests or changes that may arise. It’s a flexible system that ensures the team is always ready to meet the needs of their clients.


Are overnight stays required?

Stayaways may occasionally be needed, but we strive to keep them to a minimum by having engineers strategically placed across the UK. This approach allows us to reduce the necessity for overnight stays. Whenever stayaways are required, they are planned in advance upon request, ensuring everyone has ample notice according to the advanced rota.


Are shifts normally eight, ten or twelve hours?

Shifts are 10 hours door to door, including travel. For example – a standard shift breakdown is 7.5 hours working time, with half hour unpaid break, and 2 hours for travel.


What overtime and subsistence payments apply?

Overtime is 1.5 x rate, over a 10-hour shift. Saturdays are paid at 1.5 x the rate. For Sundays and Bank Holidays, this is paid at double time. Subsistence is paid for using a company debit card, so no field staff need to pay for anything themselves upfront.


Is the company vehicle available for commuting?

Yes; for all supervisor roles, there will be a company vehicle provided for business use.