Damp And Mould Operative

Daniel Owen Ltd; London Borough of Lewisham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform provided

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd in South East London is seeking a Damp and Mould Operative to join our maintenance team. You will identify and treat damp and mould, carry out inspections, apply treatments, and help restore properties to a safe, habitable condition.

You will work alongside other teams, use a PDA system, and ensure health and safety at all times. A full UK driving license is required, and a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and treating damp and mould issues.
• Inspections to assess damage and recommend solutions.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations.

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.

Skills

Damp and mould handling

Property maintenance

Health and safety awareness

Education

Full UK Driving Licence (manual)

Tools

PDA system

Job description

Job Title: Damp and Mould Operative

Job Type: Permanent, FTC 6-12 Months

Job Category: Property Services

Location: South East London

Salary: £38,000

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)

Benefits

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform included as part of the role package.