Damp & Mould Maintenance Surveyor

gentoo; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Free Health Cash Plan

Private healthcare

Aviva pension scheme

Salary sacrifice electric vehicle

Life assurance cover

Job summary

Gentoo in Sunderland seeks a Maintenance Surveyor to investigate damp and mould reports, identify root causes, and propose cost-effective repairs in line with Awaab’s Law. You’ll support customers, raise repair orders, and use site IT systems and moisture-detection gear.

A 36-hour week, Mon–Fri, with occasional overtime and hybrid working support. The role requires a full UK driving licence, knowledge of Building/Planning regulations, and asbestos awareness; DBS check funded by Gentoo; and a

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• ONC/HNC in Construction or equivalent work experience in construction.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, Highway Regulations and Party Wall Act with damp/mould experience.
• Asbestos Awareness course ( Gentoo provides course).
• Customer-focused service approach.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, IT skills and ability to use handheld devices.
• Ability to work in internal and external environments.
• Strong organisational, planning and negotiating skills.
• Experience in planning and coordinating work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed full property inspections focusing on damp and mould; identify causes and recommend repairs.
• Provide guidance and information to customers as required.
• Identify asbestos-containing materials, coordinate survey requests and analyse results before permissions.
• Raise maintenance work orders with relevant SOR and ensure accurate paperwork.
• Identify building defects and provide Building Technical Advice to team members.
• Liaise with management on inspection outcomes and trend analysis.
• Be flexible to support management when required.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Building Regulations knowledge

Asbestos Awareness

Customer-focused service

IT skills

Planning and coordinating work

Practical experience in damp and mould

Education

ONC/HNC in Construction

Tools

Handheld device

Moisture detection equipment

Job description

Gentoo in Sunderland seeks a Maintenance Surveyor to investigate damp and mould reports, identify root causes, and propose cost-effective repairs in line with Awaab’s Law. You’ll support customers, raise repair orders, and use site IT systems and moisture-detection gear.

A 36-hour week, Mon–Fri, with occasional overtime and hybrid working support. The role requires a full UK driving licence, knowledge of Building/Planning regulations, and asbestos awareness; DBS check funded by Gentoo; and a