Fire & Flood Restoration Senior Technician

Rainbow Restoration

East Tilbury

On-site

GBP 28,800 - 35,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and career progression

Supportive professional team environment

Job summary

A leading disaster recovery firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Restoration Technician to join their team. This hands-on position requires a skilled technician to manage restoration projects following fire, flood, or property damage incidents. Key responsibilities include attending damaged properties, performing water extraction, and liaising with professionals. The candidate should have experience in restoration, strong communication skills, and a focus on safety. The role also offers career development towards a Technician Manager position.

Qualifications

Experienced in restoration or a similar technical field.
Motivated, reliable, and proactive.
Customer-focused with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Attend damaged properties and carry out strip-out works.
Perform water extraction and uplift saturated carpets.
Liaise with customers, loss adjusters, and insurers.

Skills

Restoration experience

Strong communication skills

Safety-conscious mindset

Leadership potential

Job description

Location: On the road / Thames Industrial Estate RM18 8RH

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts (On-call required)

Salary: From £32,000 per annum

About the Role

Rainbow Restoration is seeking an experienced Senior Restoration Technician to join our growing team. This is a hands on role for a skilled technician who can lead by example on site while delivering high standards of workmanship, health & safety, and customer care.

As a Senior Technician, you will play a key role in the delivery of restoration projects following fire, flood, mould, and property damage incidents. This position also offers structured development opportunities, with support to progress into a Technician Manager role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Attend damaged properties and carry out strip-out works including walls, floors, ceilings, and fittings
Perform water extraction and uplift saturated carpets and flooring
Clean and decontaminate properties affected by fire, flood, mould, or neglect using commercial cleaning chemicals
Install and manage drying equipment and techniques as required
Pack, remove, clean, and store furniture and contents (on-site or off-site)
Liaise professionally with customers, loss adjusters, insurers, builders, and policy holders
Complete job reports and paperwork using tablet-based systems
Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, including risk assessments and use of PPE/RPE
Maintain company vehicle, ensuring it is clean, serviced, and fully equipped
Support and mentor junior technicians on site
Attend regular training courses as required

Development & Progression

This role is designed as a development position, supporting growth into a Technician Manager role. With consistent performance and commitment, progression opportunities include:

Team leadership
Job scheduling and planning
Quality control
Staff training and development
Coordination with management and clients

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced in restoration or a similar technical field
Motivated, reliable, and proactive
Customer focused with strong communication skills
Safety conscious with high standards of workmanship
Eager to develop leadership and management skills

About Rainbow Restoration

Rainbow Restoration is part of a nationwide franchised operation with 55 branches across the UK and is a leading supplier to the insurance industry. We specialise in disaster recovery, property restoration, and specialist cleaning services.

We pride ourselves on professionalism, technical excellence, and developing our people for long term careers within the business.