Damp & Mould Maintenance

Reed; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking experienced Maintenance Operatives specializing in Damp & Mould in Blandford and West Dorset. Responsibilities include general building repairs and forensic surveying of damp issues. Candidates should have an NVQ level 2 or equivalent and strong health and safety knowledge. This full-time role offers a yearly tool allowance, holiday benefits, and opportunities for overtime. A driving license is essential.

Benefits

£335 yearly Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE provided

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

iPhone and iPad for business use

Wellbeing discounts

Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the building trade.
• Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building repairs and maintenance focusing on damp and mould.
• Perform forensic surveying of damp and mould issues.
• Install air bricks, vents, and French drains.

Skills

General Building repairs

Customer service skills

Health & safety knowledge

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Our Client are expanding of heirtrades team and are currently recruiting for experienced Maintenance operatives - Damp & Mould to join our Property Team covering the Blandford and West Dorset areas.

Role could suit a General Builder, Painter, Decorator, Plasterer etc. who has experience of damp and mould issues.

What you'll do:

As a specialist you'll carry out all forms of general building repairs and maintenance with a focus on damp and mould remediations across Tenant houses as part of the Damp & Mould Team.

• Forensic surveying of damp and mould issues
• Mould washing, stain block & thermal painting
• Installing air bricks
• Installing vents
• Lowering ground level
• Installing French drains
• Installing/renewing loft insulation
• Ivy removal
• Repointing
• Render patch repair
• Soffit/facia and guttering/downpipe renewal
• Foam and retrim doors and windows
• Investigating lack of cavity wall insulation

What you'll need:

Ideally, you'll have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a Building trade OR have proven experience working in the trade.

You will have experience of working in both occupied and empty premises and be able to demonstrate good customer service skills.

Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team.

What else do you need to know?

Benefits:

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance.
• Uniform & PPE provided.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package.
• iPhone and iPad for business use.
• Wellbeing discounts including discounted shopping & cycling scheme.
• Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary.
• Opportunity to increase your salary with overtime and call out options.

To apply for the Specialist- Damp & Mould position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

• This is a full-time role
• Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving license with a minimum of 1 years driving experience
• This role is subject to a satisfactory license check, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure