Maintenance Operative

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced Maintenance Operatives to join the Damp & Mould Team. The role involves performing general building repairs, with a focus on damp and mould issues in homes across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. Candidates should have NVQ level 2 or equivalent and experience in the building trade. Strong customer service skills and a solid approach to health and safety are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a building trade.
• Proven experience working in maintenance and repairs.
• Able to work in occupied and empty premises.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building repairs focusing on damp and mould issues.
• Perform forensic surveying of damp and mould.
• Install and renew insulation and drainage systems.

Skills

General building repairs

Damp and mould remediation

Customer service

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a Building trade

Job description

Our Client are expanding of heir trades team and are currently recruiting for 3 experienced Maintenance operatives - Damp & Mould to join our Property Team covering the Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole 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 Tenants homes 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 healt...