Damp & Mould Operative
Sutton Housing Partnership
We are a groundbreaking, innovative housing partnership working as a not-for-profit organisation in the Borough of Sutton with ambitious objectives for making Sutton a great place to live.
Formed in April 2006 as an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) we work in partnership with Sutton Council and its residents, managing over 6,000 council properties and over 1,500 leasehold properties in Sutton.
The opportunity:
We are looking for two customer focussed Damp & Mould Operatives to join our team. Working in this front-line service delivery role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and undertaking building repairs and maintenance across SHPs council and leasehold properties.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking all aspects of building repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements across
- plumbing, gas safety, carpentry, general building and basic electrical work.
- Diagnosing the causes of building faults and defects to identify the most appropriate
- solution to be applied.
- Completing all electrical and GasSafe certifications in accordance with NIC EIC or GasSafe requirements (where applicable)
- Being responsible for completing repairs in keeping with “Right First Time” principles and ways of working
- Responsible for maintaining contact and working collaboratively with Repairs Team
- Supervisors and Planners to provide updates on the progress of work to ensure overall
service objectives are met.
- Mentoring and providing instruction to other trades staff to develop multi-skilled working
Qualifications required:
Competent to a professional standard in a minimum of 3 trade disciplines (plumbing and gas
safety; carpentry; general building trades; electrical – basic C&G inc part.)
Plumber
- City and Guilds 6035 – 03 Plumbing Craft or equivalent NVQ Level qualification
- Minimum of 5 years demonstrable experience
- Basic Water hygiene regulations & Legionella training
Carpenter
- Completed apprenticeship / City & Guilds SCQF-6 / NVQ qualification
- 5yrs demonstrable time served trade experience (7yrs for multi-skilled)
General Building Trades
- City & Guilds – 6708-3 Plastering / SCQF – 5 Painting & Decorating / 6810 – 4 Tiling (Wall & Floor)
Essential requirements:
- Experience of working in a maintenance environment on properties in occupation
- Able to diagnose building faults and defects and identify cost effective repair solutions
- Ability to work alone and independently with minimal levels of supervision, taking
ownership and using initiative to resolve defects and problems, obtaining guidance when appropriate.
- Maintaining up to date knowledge and understanding of current standards, regulations
and best practice appropriate to your specialist trade
- Knowledge, understanding and commitment to the principles of Health & Safety at Work
- Able to provide excellent standards of customer care at all times.
SHP total reward offer includes:
- 28 days, plus 8 statutory holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Simply Health medical cash plan
- Modern and flexible working environment
- Hybrid working – 3 days in office
- HOME Awards
- Personal and professional development
This role requires:
- Basic DBS
- Drivers licence
- Weekend & evening working hours
- Physically fit to carry out all manual tasks associated with the work
Before applying, please refer to the role profile and ensure you meet the essential criteria.
SHP are not able to offer sponsorship for these roles.
Closing Date: 19th April
Anticipated interview date/s: w/c 20th April
We kindly request that Recruitment Agencies do not contact SHP with applicant CV’s as they will not be considered.
