Air Tightness Tester

Company:  Verus Recruitment
Location: Derbyshire
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Salary: £23,000 - £28,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Role: Qualified Air Tightness Tester
Location: UK (Field-based, with travel across various sites)
Salary: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

Verus Recruitment is partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing energy consultancy based in Nottingham, dedicated to helping clients achieve the highest standards of energy efficiency and compliance. This organization works with self-builders, developers, architects, and construction professionals to ensure properties meet all necessary standards through a comprehensive range of services including air tightness testing, acoustic testing, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), SAP & SBEM assessments, and consultancy services.

Role Overview:

Verus is seeking a Qualified Air Tightness Tester who will be responsible for attending various sites across the UK to perform air tightness tests, ensuring buildings comply with UK Building Regulations. This hands-on, field-based role involves traveling to new-build residential and commercial properties, construction sites, and refurbishment projects to conduct crucial tests measuring air permeability.

Responsibilities:
  • Travel to client sites across the UK to perform air tightness tests on a variety of property types.
  • Conduct tests using specialized equipment to measure air permeability in accordance with current UK regulations.
  • Prepare detailed reports for clients, identifying areas for improvement and offering practical, actionable advice.
  • Collaborate with the team and building teams to ensure understanding and compliance with the results and any necessary corrective actions.
  • Maintain and manage testing equipment, ensuring it is kept in top condition and calibrated as needed.
  • Provide insights into improving energy efficiency for future projects.
  • Opportunity to train and develop into a SAP Assessor, expanding your expertise to include energy performance assessments and SAP calculations for new build developments.
Requirements:
  • Qualified and experienced in Level 1 air tightness testing, with a thorough understanding of relevant UK regulations.
  • Knowledge of construction and energy efficiency in buildings.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Computer literate.
  • Full UK driving license.
Desirable:
  • Qualified domestic ventilation tester (training and qualification can be provided to the right candidate).
  • Previous experience or interest in SAP assessments and energy consultancy.
  • IT literacy, especially with testing software, Microsoft packages, and energy performance tools.
Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay
Schedule:
  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

For more information, please get in touch with our Sheffield Team on (phone number removed)

Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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