DMC Trade Operative

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.

For more guidance on the role requirements and specific responsibilities please refer to the Job Description.

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