At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide essential repairs and maintenance for housing properties.
- Company: Dynamic Property Services Team focused on quality and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, health cash plan, and a solid pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's homes while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience in decoration and building maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 27810 - 33990 £ per year.
Our Property Services Team are currently recruiting for a Damp, Mould and Condensation (DMC) Trade operative. Working as part of a team you will be providing responsive repairs, building maintenance and improvement work to the company's housing stock and other properties. The position is permanent, full time (40 hours per week) with a salary of £30,900 per annum.
Trade Responsibilities:
- Primary Trade - Decoration (Washdowns, Preparation, Stain-block, Painting)
- Secondary Trade - Loft Insulation, Repairs of Trickle Vents
Working alone or as part of a team you will undertake duties on building maintenance and improvement work including repair, replacement, installation, removal, demolition, cleaning and making good as appropriate. You will ensure works provided are of the highest quality, efficient and good value for money for our customers.
Qualifications and Experience:
- You will hold a relevant NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent evidenced experience
- Hold a Full Clean Driving Licence
- You will have experience and competency in the appropriate primary trade and experience and competency in the enabling and associated secondary trades.
- Experience of working in occupied domestic properties
- You will be able to provide a quality service to tenants by carrying out works to a high standard in an efficient, effective, professional, respectful and safe manner ensuring excellent levels of customer service and minimal disruption to customers
- Experience in providing excellent customer service and developing relationships
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory basic check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About You:
- A Team Player working well with others
- Have good customer service skills along with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure
- Values equality, diversity and inclusion and takes appropriate action when there is evidence of discrimination or inequality
Benefits:
- 27 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Occupational Sick Pay at 3 months Full Pay and 3 months at Half Pay
- Company Pension: 4% Employer Pension Contribution (includes Death in Service Benefit of 3x annual salary)
- Health Cash Plan (inc Dental and Optical cover)
- Health and Wellbeing initiative includes yearly Flu Jab
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family Friendly Policies
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th of September 2026 at Midnight. Interviews to be held: Tuesday 6th of October 2026. Interviews will be face to face at our Head Office in St Austell. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Locations
DMC Trade Operative in Charlestown, Cornwall employer: Ocean Housing Group
Gilbert & Goode is an exceptional employer, renowned for its strong regional reputation and commitment to building inspiring homes that create lasting memories. With a community-first approach and a focus on social value, your work as a Senior Estimator will directly contribute to providing affordable housing for local people, all while being part of a supportive and collaborative team in St Austell. Enjoy a flexible working environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package that reflects our dedication to employee well-being and growth.
