General Builder

Daniel Owen Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced General Builder to join their Damp & Mould Team in Swindon. You will perform various building repairs with a focus on damp and mould remediation. A business-use van and fuel card will be provided, ensuring you're equipped for the job. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a building trade, and a strong health and safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in damp and mould remediation is necessary.
• Must enjoy learning new technology for identifying root causes.
• Strong health and safety mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building repairs and maintenance.
• Focus on damp and mould remediations across homes.
• Install and renew insulation, drains, and perform repointing.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Damp and mould remediation

General building repairs

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a building trade

Job description

General Builder (Damp & Mould Team)

Salary: 29,610 - 33,075

We're currently recruiting for an experienced General Builder to join our Property Team in and around Swindon. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.

As abuilder you'll carry out all forms of general building repairs and maintenance with a focus on damp and mould remediations across our homes as part of our Damp & Mould Team - experience within this is necessary.

What you'll do

• Mould washing, stain block & thermal painting
• Lowering ground level
• Installing French drains
• Installing/renewing loft insulation
• Ivy removal
• Repointing
• Soffit/facia and guttering/downpipe renewal
• Render patch repair
• Foam and re-trim doors and windows
• Investigating lack of cavity wall insulation

To succeed in this role you must enjoy learning new technology to identify root causes to damp & mould, and have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices. Ideally you'll have a minimum of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a building trade.

A basic DBS check will be done prior to starting.