Disaster Recovery & Restoration Tech — Mobile Role + Van

Celnor; Taunton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Meal allowances for away work

Holiday entitlement up to 25 days + BH

Company pension scheme

Life insurance (2x annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay and EAP

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within SEED and CEL

Job summary

SEED Environmental is seeking Disaster Recovery and Restoration (DR&R) Technicians to join the Fire & Flood team in Taunton. This permanent, full-time role involves hands-on restoration on residential and commercial properties affected by fire and flood, with travel nationwide as needed.

You’ll assess damage, support restoration activities and help clients through challenging times. Based in Taunton with regional projects across the South West, the role requires practical skills, a team focus

Qualifications

• Experience in restoration or similar hands-on trades preferred but not essential.
• Physically fit and capable of manual work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence; driving vans/vehicles advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess damage to residential and commercial properties and support restoration activities.
• Carry out water extraction, structural drying and dehumidification processes.
• Clean, sanitise and deodorise affected areas following fire or flood incidents.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete restoration works.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for insurance and compliance purposes.
• Communicate professionally with customers, insurers and colleagues.
• Maintain and inspect equipment, reporting any faults promptly.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Travel to sites across the region and nationally when required.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Education

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Water extraction equipment

Structural drying equipment

Job description

SEED Environmental is seeking Disaster Recovery and Restoration (DR&R) Technicians to join the Fire & Flood team in Taunton. This permanent, full-time role involves hands-on restoration on residential and commercial properties affected by fire and flood, with travel nationwide as needed.

You’ll assess damage, support restoration activities and help clients through challenging times. Based in Taunton with regional projects across the South West, the role requires practical skills, a team focus