Restoration Support Technician

Celnor; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement up to 25 days + BH

Company pension scheme

Life insurance (2x annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay and employee support

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within SEED and CEL

Job summary

SEED Environmental Limited, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking Restoration Support Technicians to join its Fire & Flood team in the Newmarket area. This permanent, full-time role covers residential and commercial properties across the UK, with travel where required.

A practical, hands-on approach and ability to work within a team are essential. You will assist with site preparation, decontamination, strip-out, and reinstatement activities, supported by skilled tradespeople and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Practical, hands-on approach to restoration work.
• Experience in insurance reinstatement is preferred.
• Able to work in a team and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist restoration and building teams with site preparation and labouring duties.
• Carry out strip-out activities removing damaged materials.
• Support properties pre-drying, restoration and repair works.
• Move materials, equipment and tools safely around site.
• Assist with installation and removal of drying/restoration equipment.
• Load/unload vehicles with materials and waste.
• Maintain clean, safe working areas and comply with procedures.
• Support completion of restoration and reinstatement projects.
• Attend site with restoration teams and follow supervisor instructions.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Hands-on

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

Restoration Support Technician

Department: Fire & Flood

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newmarket

Compensation: £27,500 - £32,000 / year

Description

SEED Environmental Limited

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Newmarket and surrounding areas (with potential for nationwide travel)

Salary: £27,500 - £32,000 per annum

Who We Are

SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

This role sits within our Fire & Flood division, supporting the restoration and reinstatement of residential and commercial properties following insured incidents. Our teams work across the UK, helping clients return properties to a safe, functional and habitable condition through practical expertise, professionalism and high-quality workmanship.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job Details

We are seeking Restoration Support Technicians to join our growing Fire & Flood team.

This is a practical, hands-on role supporting restoration, building repair and reinstatement projects across residential and commercial properties. Working alongside skilled tradespeople and restoration technicians, you will assist with site preparation, strip-out, decontamination, material handling and reinstatement works.

Based in the Newmarket area, you will primarily support projects across East Anglia and surrounding regions, although nationwide travel and overnight stays may be required depending on project requirements.

This role would suit someone who enjoys practical work, likes being part of a team and is looking to develop a long-term career within the restoration and property repair sector.

What You Will Do

• Assist restoration and building teams with site preparation and general labouring duties
• Carry out strip-out activities including the removal of damaged flooring, plasterboard, fixtures and fittings
• Support the preparation of properties prior to drying, restoration and repair works
• Move materials, equipment and tools safely around site
• Assist with the installation and removal of drying and restoration equipment
• Load and unload vehicles with materials, equipment and waste
• Maintain clean, organised and safe working areas
• Remove debris and dispose of waste in accordance with company procedures
• Work under the direction of restoration technicians, tradespeople and supervisors
• Support the successful completion of restoration and reinstatement projects

  Who You Are

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Practical and hands-on approach to work
  • Physically capable of carrying out manual work
  • Reliable, punctual and safety conscious
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Good communication skills and professional attitude
  • Willingness to travel and work away from home when required
  • Experience within insurance reinstatement works is preferred
  • Experience working within occupied residential or commercial properties is preferred

  Join Us

  We are looking for hardworking and motivated individuals who enjoy practical work and take pride in supporting high-quality restoration projects.

  The successful candidate will be reliable, adaptable and willing to learn new skills. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced restoration technicians and tradespeople while developing your knowledge within a growing and specialist industry.

  Benefits

  We offer a competitive salary of £27,500 - £32,000 per annum and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

  • Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life insurance (2x annual salary)
  • Enhanced sick pad and employee assistance programme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Career progression opportunities within SEED Environmental and the wider Celnor Group

  SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

  Important Information

  Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

  We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.