Multi-Skilled Trades Operative

Multi-Skilled Trades Operative (Painting, Decorating and Damp Specialist)

Location:

Slough

Salary: £35,000 £ 40,000 per annum

About Us

Daniel James Construction Services (DJC) is a fast-growing company delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance and refurbishment services to residential customers, including housing trusts.

We specialise in responsive maintenance and property improvements, with particular expertise in painting and decorating and remedial works such as damp and mould treatment.

We pride ourselves on excellent workmanship, a responsive approach, and strong customer care. Our team operates across the region, ensuring safe, comfortable and well-maintained homes.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Trades Operative with a strong background in Painting and Decorating and Damp and Mould remediation to carry out responsive repairs and maintenance in domestic properties.

This role will focus heavily on:

• Internal and external painting and decorating.
• Damp and mould treatment and prevention works.
• Making good following remedial repairs.

You will work across occupied homes, delivering both planned and reactive works while ensuring a professional, respectful and efficient service to tenants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out high-quality painting and decorating works, including preparation, making good, finishing and snagging.
• Undertake damp and mould treatments, including surface preparation, application of specialist products, stain blocking, and anti-mould coatings.
• Identify potential causes of damp and mould (e.g. condensation, minor leaks, ventilation issues) and report findings appropriately.
• Complete associated remedial works such as patch plastering, basic carpentry, tiling, and minor plumbing.
• Ensure properties are left clean, safe and tidy after works.
• Work efficiently in occupied homes, maintaining clear communication and professionalism with tenants.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Record work accurately using handheld devices or job sheets.
• Report any additional issues, safeguarding concerns, or required follow-on works to your Line Manager.
• Maintain company tools, materials and vehicle in good order.

About You

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven experience in painting and decorating within domestic or social housing environments.
• Experience carrying out damp and mould treatment and remedial works.
• Strong preparation and finishing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to diagnose minor damp-related issues and carry out appropriate treatments.
• Competence in additional trades such as patch plastering, basic carpentry or plumbing.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undertake DBS and background checks.

Desirable:

• Social housing experience.
• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating).
• Experience working with vulnerable residents.
• Basic IT/handheld device literacy.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Company vehicle.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive, team-focused working environment.

How to Apply

If you re an experienced Painter and Decorator with Damp and Mould expertise and would like to join a growing construction and maintenance team, we d love to hear from you.