At a Glance
- Tasks: Restore properties affected by fire and flood, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join SEED Environmental, a leader in property restoration with a family culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, increasing holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and life insurance.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in restoring homes and protecting the environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in property restoration or construction, with a can-do attitude.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
SEED Environmental is one of the UKs leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an Intelligent Solutions approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a family culture where everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open to ideas. We value giving people a voice and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop their careers.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Property Restoration Technician to join our Fire & Flood team based in Epping. This is a hands-on role focused on restoring properties affected by fire, flood, and other damage. You will carry out controlled strip-out works, install and monitor drying equipment, and undertake technical cleaning and decontamination processes to return properties to a safe and recoverable condition ahead of reinstatement. The role requires strong practical skills, a thorough approach to safety, and the ability to follow technical drying and decontamination plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out controlled strip-out of damaged materials including flooring, plasterboard, insulation, fixtures, and fittings
- Prepare buildings following fire or flood damage for restoration and reinstatement works
- Install drying equipment including dehumidifiers, air movers, heaters, and environmental control equipment
- Monitor drying progress and record moisture readings using approved equipment
- Adjust drying equipment under instruction to achieve effective drying conditions
- Carry out technical cleaning and decontamination works following fire, smoke, or water damage
- Use specialist cleaning products and equipment to remove soot, smoke residues, or contamination
- Protect unaffected areas of properties during restoration works
- Maintain accurate site records including moisture readings and equipment log
- Carry out works in accordance with health and safety regulations, including relevant RAMS documentation
- Attend training sessions, toolbox talks, and team meetings as required
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Essential Requirements:
- Experience working in property restoration, damage management, or construction environments
- Understanding of water damage drying principles and restoration processes
- Ability to carry out controlled strip-out works safely and efficiently
- Ability to operate restoration and drying equipment
- Good attention to detail when recording readings and monitoring drying progress
- Full UK driving licence
- Can-do attitude with an adaptable approach to work in a varied and sometimes challenging environment
Desirable:
- BDMA Technician qualification or working towards
- Experience working within insurance restoration or damage management sectors
- Willingness to expand skill set and identify learning needs
Join Us
Youll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, youll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- Holiday entitlement increasing with service (up to 25 days plus bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance (2x annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme
- Overtime rates and meal allowances for away work
SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why youre the right fit for this role.
Property Restoration Technician in Epping employer: Celnor Group Ltd
SEED Environmental is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive family culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation among its team members. As part of the Celnor Group, employees benefit from extensive career development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including increasing holiday entitlement and enhanced sick pay. Located in Epping, the role of Property Restoration Technician offers a hands-on experience in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
