Mould Treatment Operative

Worthing Homes; Worthing; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

29 days annual leave

Retail and gym discounts

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Funded training

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

Worthing Homes is seeking a Mould Treatment Operative to join our Facilities team, focusing on damp and mould management in our homes. The role covers specialist treatment, redecoration and preventative work to keep properties safe and healthy.

You will perform mould washes, apply treatments, complete redecoration, and assist with minor repairs, while advising residents on ventilation and condensation prevention. A full UK driving licence is required as you'll have a company van.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building maintenance and property upkeep.
• Practical experience in painting/decorating or related trades.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to use a company van.

Responsibilities

• Carry out damp and mould treatment works across our homes.
• Perform mould washes and apply specialist treatments.
• Complete high-quality redecoration and tackle minor repairs.
• Identify underlying causes and advise residents on ventilation and condensation prevention.
• Support wider property maintenance with ad hoc tasks.
• Keep work areas clean and maintain a professional approach in every home.

Skills

Painting

Decorating

Property maintenance

Damp treatment

Job description

Role: Mould Treatment Operative

Salary: £31,385

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Worthing

Contract type: Permanent

We're looking for a Mould Treatment Operative to join our Facilities team and support our proactive approach to managing damp and mould in our homes. This role focuses on specialist treatment, redecoration and preventative work to help sustain safe and healthy living environments. If you have practical skills, a methodical approach and an interest in property maintenance, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Worthing Homes is a forward-looking housing association dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality homes and services to our local communities. We're a small but dynamic organisation, managing 4,000 homes serving over 10,000 residents across our range of properties from social housing to sheltered accommodation to shared ownership properties.

Our work is driven by a shared passion for supporting our local communities and making a positive impact on our customers' lives. We are at an exciting and transformative stage of our journey, embracing innovation and fresh ideas as we continue to improve services and deliver brilliant outcomes for the people who live in our homes.

About The Role

As a Mould Treatment Operative you'll carry out damp and mould treatment works across our homes and properties, ensuring customers live in safe, healthy, and comfortable environments. You'll respond to damp and mould issues, perform mould washes, apply specialist treatments, complete highquality redecoration, and tackle minor repairs that help prevent problems from recurring. You'll also identify potential underlying causes, provide residents with practical advice on ventilation and condensation prevention, and support wider property maintenance by assisting with ad hoc tasks when needed. Your role will also involve keeping work areas clean and safe, and ensuring a professional approach in every home you visit. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys helping customers, and wants to be part of a team that makes a positive difference.

About You

We're looking for someone with knowledge of Awaabs Law and who has practical experience in painting, decorating, or property maintenance, who takes real pride in delivering highquality work. Ideally, you'll have experience of treating damp and mould, although if this is new to you, we will provide training. You'll bring a strong eye for detail and a commitment to working safely, following procedures, and approaching each task with professionalism. You'll be able to communicate clearly and confidently with customers, providing a friendly and helpful service in their homes. Building trust and putting customers at ease is an important part of what we do. If you hold a full UK driving licence and enjoy a role that offers variety, problemsolving, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence as you will be provided with a company van for work use only.

Why work for us?

At Worthing Homes we strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment ensuring colleagues feel valued and respected. We foster a collaborative culture in which teamwork is highly valued, and we employ brilliant people to work with our customers to help support them to live their best lives.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Healthcare cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme - company matches up to 6%
• A generous annual leave package of 29 days per year plus bank holidays
• Retail and gym discounts
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Funded training and qualifications
• Paid Professional Subscription (1 per year)

We are committed to investing in our colleague's development by offering a variety of opportunities for training, learning, and skills development, enabling everyone to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of Worthing Homes.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional results in the housing sector and thrive in a dynamic, people-focused environment, we want to hear from you.

Closing date: 22 October 2026. 1st Interviews will be held from 23 October 2026 at Davison House, Worthing. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified, therefore we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

DBS Checks

This role is subject to a basic DBS check to support the safety of our vulnerable customers. Any unspent cautions or convictions disclosed will be reviewed carefully and fairly, with consideration given to their relevance, the time elapsed, and evidence of positive change.

We are a fair and inclusive organisation, and we value each individual's unique contribution, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or social background