Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.
ROLE: Air Hygiene Supervisor
HOURS: 40 hours per week
LOCATION: Exeter (travel required across the whole Southwest Region)
At Marlowe Environmental Services - Part of a Mitie Company, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an Air Hygiene Supervisor who will work under the direct supervision of the Field Manager, supporting and guiding operatives while also carrying out technical air hygiene tasks across various sites.
Role Responsibilities:
- Supervise operatives, ensuring safe working practices in line with RAMS, and maintain professional communication with clients at all times.
- Carry out kitchen extract system cleaning in accordance with TR19 Grease, ventilation system cleaning in accordance with TR19, and install access doors in line with DW144.
- Inspect fire dampers in accordance with BS9999, conduct regular inspections of the physical plant, follow preventative maintenance programmes, and recommend major repairs and equipment purchases where appropriate.
- Maintain personal equipment and chemical stock inventories, complete and submit pre‑work risk assessments and same‑day service reports, and ensure accurate record‑keeping at all times.
- Comply with site rules, follow method statements, work safely in line with RAMS, communicate professionally with on‑site contacts, and ensure methods and outcomes are explained prior to leaving site.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must meet the following requirements for the role.
- Excellent air hygiene knowledge and the ability to operate and maintain ventilation systems; a recognised qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Strong teamwork, client service, personal administration, analytical, problem‑solving, decision‑making and negotiation skills.
- Literacy skills, including the ability to read technical manuals, along with effective verbal and listening communication skills.
- Strong time‑management abilities and a valid UK driving licence.
What's in it for you?
- A supportive workplace where you can develop, grow and progress your career, with access to training, development and industry‑recognised qualifications.
- Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime, company pension scheme, and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (or as per contract).
- Access to Mitie's employee benefits platform, offering discounts at major retailers, as well as health and wellbeing support including the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Full uniform, PPE and equipment provided, with opportunities to work as part of a skilled, experienced technical team.
There's a place for you at Mitie — join us today!
We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. This means every role at Mitie is paid at or above the independently calculated Real Living Wage, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and responsible employment.
