Water / Mould Damage Technician

eRecruitSmart; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable damage management firm is seeking a Water / Mould Damage Technician to respond to properties affected by flooding and mould growth. Responsibilities include report writing, scope preparation, and stakeholder interaction. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Math, relevant experience, and a driving licence. The role offers a starting salary of £25,000 to £30,000, increasing after training, plus company benefits such as health insurance and holiday.

Benefits

Company dental and private health insurance

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced pay rates for overtime

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare scopes of work and conduct relevant tests.
• Experience in construction or industrial cleaning preferred.
• A full UK manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Attend properties damaged by flooding and mould.
• Write detailed reports and cost appraisals.
• Liaise with various stakeholders.

Skills

Relevant experience in damage management

Report writing

Stakeholder liaison

Education

GCSE English & Math at grade C or above

3 A-Levels at grade B or above or relevant degree

Job description

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We have an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, reputable company as a Water / Mould Damage Technician. Our client offers high-quality customer care and service, using industry-leading processes. They have introduced several industry-changing innovations, which are presently driving an expansion of the business. They generally work within the South-East from their base in London Borough of Havering, but travel and works are undertaken to other parts of the UK.

About the company

Our client has a host of professional accreditations, including BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and BS EN ISO 14001:2015, and are independently audited annually, ensuring quality and reassurance. They provide reliable, professional, around-the-clock support services for dealing with all categories of water damage and mould contamination issues.

About the role

The key duties of the Water / Mould Damage Technician include:

1. Emergency and routine attendance to properties damaged by flooding and mould growth.
2. Training provided to prepare scopes of work, conduct relevant tests, plan remediation, estimate costs, report writing, complete inventories, and monitor recovery processes.
3. Writing detailed, accurate reports and cost appraisals to update and inform clients when necessary.
4. Liaising with various stakeholders at all levels.

About you

To succeed in this role, ideally you will have:

• GCSE English & Math at grade C or above or equivalent.
• Relevant experience or background in construction, industrial cleaning, or damage management.
• Ideally 3 A-Levels at grade B or above, or a relevant degree in mycology, science, or engineering.
• A full UK manual driving licence.

Hours & rewards

The working hours are from 9 am to 5 pm daily, with possible earlier start or later finish based on customer needs. The role may require being 'on call' during weekends, nights, or bank holidays for which enhanced rates apply. Travel within the UK and overnight stays may be necessary occasionally.

Benefits and perks:

• Starting salary of £25,000 to £30,000, increasing to £30,000 to £40,000 once fully trained.
• Company dental and private health insurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays (some on-call).
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and outside hours.
• Opportunities for career progression within the company.