Damp and Mould Operative

• Salary: £30151.20 - £32500 per annum
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - East
• Town/City: Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
• Posted: 13/08/2025
• Listed in: Trades & Labour Staff
• Reference: THR1007874_1755100809
  
  

Job Description

Job Title: Damp and Mould Operative

Job Type: Permanent

Job Category: Property Services

Location: Hertfordshire

Hours: 08:00 am - 4:30 pm

Salary: £32,500.00 per annum

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Damp and Mould Operative to join the responsive repairs team at a renowned, award-winning housing association. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs within tenants' homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect social housing properties to identify signs of dampness, mould, and related issues such as condensation or water ingress.
• Diagnose the underlying causes of damp and mould problems (e.g., poor ventilation, plumbing leaks, rising damp).
• Carry out treatment and remediation work including mould removal, damp proofing, and wall treatments.
• Repair and maintain affected areas, including plastering, decorating, and sealing surfaces as needed.
• Install or improve ventilation systems and recommend solutions to prevent future damp and mould growth.
• Collaborate with tenants, housing officers, and contractors to ensure effective resolution of damp-related complaints.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and treatment work, including photographic evidence and reports.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations, especially regarding mould exposure and hazardous materials.
• Provide advice and guidance to tenants on how to reduce damp and mould risks through proper ventilation and heating.
• Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently to carry out repair and maintenance tasks
  
  

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
  
  

Benefits

• Company van, fuel card, and uniform included as part of the role package.
• All power tools provided
• 4 day compressed working week (upon request)
• 25 days paid annual leave entitlement (excluding bank holidays)
• £900 per year to spend on a range of personalised benefit options
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Free financial advisor service (including mortgage, debt, savings and pension advice)
• Complimentary monthly massage and access to group yoga sessions
• Health cash plan
• Performance bonus - earn up to 4.5% of your annual salary through the performance-related bonus scheme
  
  

If you are interested in this position, we'd encourage you to apply or reach out to Leah Sparkes for more details.

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