Damp & Mould Operative

We're hiring a Damp and Mould Operative (internally known as a Healthy Homes Operative), offering a company van and consistent work within your Community. Places for People is one of the UK's largest housing providers and is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 50 Best Workplaces. We are committed to creating inclusive Communities and improving Customers' lives.

You'll be working locally, making a real difference to People's homes and the neighbourhoods we operate in.

• Use of a company van with fuel card
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell leave
• Overtime opportunities available
• Core working hours of 08:00-16:30 Monday-Friday
• Tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and PPE provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Permanent, secure employment
• Consistent workload within your dedicated area
• A bonus scheme for all Colleagues at up to 2%
• Death in Service benefit
• Sick pay

• Attending properties to identify and treat damp and mould issues
• Assessing severity and applying appropriate treatment methods
• Providing advice to Customers on prevention and maintenance
• Working to specifications and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
• Collaborating with supervisors, schedulers and wider teams to meet deadlines
• Recording work activity and completing required documentation

• A structured schedule visiting multiple properties
• Travelling between jobs in your company van
• Working independently or with a team of other tradespeople
• Engaging directly with Customers in their homes
• Completing work efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance standards

You will be working across:

• Occupied homes
• Empty (void) properties
• A range of domestic properties within your local area
• Environments involving vulnerable Customers
  Experience in property maintenance or a relevant trade background
• Full UK driving licence
• Due to the area this patch covers, you will need to be based within the advertised postcode

• Experience in damp and mould treatment