Damp and Mould Operative

Job Title: Damp and Mould Operative
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Category: Property Services
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hourly Rate: £24.11 per hour

We are currently looking for a Damp and Mould Operative to join a dedicated team providing essential maintenance services across social housing properties in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining healthy, safe, and well-kept homes for local residents.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying and treating damp and mould issues across a range of residential properties.
• Carrying out inspections to assess the extent of damage and recommending effective solutions.
• Applying specialised mould treatments and ensuring correct ventilation solutions are installed.
• Repairing affected surfaces, including painting and decorating, to restore the property to a safe and habitable condition.
• Completing internal and external painting and decorating as part of the mould treatment and property maintenance process.
• Working alongside other maintenance teams to address underlying causes of damp, such as leaks or poor insulation.
• Providing professional advice to tenants regarding the prevention and management of damp and mould.
• Completing work to a high standard, adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Using a PDA system to receive job updates, document materials used, and report completed tasks.

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
• NVQ Level 2 in Insulation and Building Treatments - Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing (preferred)

Benefits:

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform included as part of the role package.

If you have previous experience within social housing and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply online or get in touch with Leah for further information.

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