Damp and Mould Technician

Damp and Mould Technician

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £33,350

We are looking for a proactive DMC Technician to carry out property inspections and prepare accurate reports and work specifications for repairs, improvements and DMC remediation. Taking a hands-on practical approach to removing mould where it is found. Working closely with internal teams, surveyors and contractors, you will help ensure work is completed efficiently, support is provided effectively, and safely legal compliance standards are achieved, while providing excellent customer service and support to our Delta customers.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct inspections of homes to identify the cause of damp, mould and/or condensation

• Undertake treatment works including mould washing, where required, to remove the risk of damp.

• Using appropriate technology to capture property information and diagnose remedial actions, identify follow on works and support needs, to be delivered by others, by raising jobs and tasks via the case-management system Ensure that all system administration relating to work-in-progress, post inspection reports and health and safety inspections is accurate, up to date, accessible and comprehensive in line with data legislation and regulations. Act accordingly on findings and certify completed works in a timely manner.

• Ensure that all system administration relating to work-in-progress, post inspection reports and health and safety inspections is accurate, up to date, accessible and comprehensive in line with data legislation and regulations. Act accordingly on findings and certify completed works in a timely manner.

• Capture photos and other information to enable referral to building surveyors or the housing team where their input is necessary to resolve property or people issues.

What we are looking for

• City and Guilds Level 2 or NVQ 2 in a recognised building construction trade and/or equivalent demonstrable experience and acquired skills within the built environment.

• Full, current manual driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

• Ability to analyse building maintenance problems and deliver appropriate solutions.

• Demonstrate empathy and devise ways to support customers, so that they can continue to live safely in their homes

• Good IT skills and prior use or understanding of mobile PDA devices.

Please note the office expectancy of this role is as follows: This role will require you to be out on site and visiting customer’s homes a majority of the time and the remainder of your admin tasks can be completed from the office.

Benefits

• The salary for this post will be £33,350 Per Annum.

• Learning and development opportunities

• Healthcare cash plan

• Robust employee reward and recognition programme

• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

• Volunteering programme

• Competitive pension scheme

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum.

• 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at Delta Housing Ltd.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or successfully appoint a candidate before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

Closing date: 17th November 2026

Shortlist date: 18th November 2026

Interview date: TBC