Damp and Mould Operative

Daniel Owen Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform provided

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd are seeking a Damp and Mould Operative to join our maintenance team serving social housing across South East London. You will identify and treat damp and mould, carry out inspections, apply mould treatments and ensure proper ventilation.

You'll repair surfaces, repaint where needed, and work with other teams to address underlying causes like leaks or insulation issues, while advising tenants on prevention and health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (manual) required.
• Experience in damp and mould remediation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and treating damp and mould issues across residential properties.
• Carrying out inspections to assess damage and recommend solutions.
• Applying mould treatments and ensuring correct ventilation installed.
• Repairing affected surfaces, including painting and decorating.
• Completing internal and external painting as part of mould treatment.
• Working with maintenance teams to address underlying causes (leaks, insulation).
• Providing tenants with advice on prevention and management.
• Completing work to a high standard, following health and safety regulations.
• Using a PDA system to receive updates, document materials, report tasks.

Skills

Driving Licence

Job description

We are currently looking for a Damp and Mould Operative to join a dedicated team providing essential maintenance services across social housing properties in the South East London area. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining healthy, safe, and well-kept homes for local residents.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying and treating damp and mould issues across a range of residential properties.
• Carrying out inspections to assess the extent of damage and recommending effective solutions.
• Applying specialised mould treatments and ensuring correct ventilation solutions are installed.
• Repairing affected surfaces, including painting and decorating, to restore the property to a safe and habitable condition.
• Completing internal and external painting and decorating as part of the mould treatment and property maintenance process.
• Working alongside other maintenance teams to address underlying causes of damp, such as leaks or poor insulation.
• Providing professional advice to tenants regarding the prevention and management of damp and mould.
• Completing work to a high standard, adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Using a PDA system to receive job updates, document materials used, and report completed tasks.

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform included as part of the role package.