Multi-Trade Operative (Damp & Mould Team) 

£35,427 per annum + benefits | Bath | Full Time 

Permanent | 40 hours per week (8am-5pm)

Your Skills and Expertise. Our Communities. Homes Transformed. 

Ready to use your trade skills in work that makes a real difference? We're looking for a qualified multi-trade operative to join our specialist Damp & Mould team. Your expertise will directly improve families' living conditions across Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, Wilshire and South Gloucestershire. 

If you're a skilled tradesperson - whether from private construction or social housing - who wants stable, meaningful work, this could be perfect. You'll use your qualifications and experience to tackle complex repairs while helping vulnerable families feel safe and proud of their homes. 

What you'll be doing 

• Working mainly on your own, starting from your van each day, with full team support for complex jobs requiring two people 
• Managing your daily schedule independently across multiple properties 
• Carrying out complex multi-trade repairs in occupied properties, focusing on damp-related issues 
• Performing specialist damp treatment including cavity wall injection and core drilling 
• Stripping and re-skimming plaster in damp-affected rooms 
• Installing kitchen and bathroom components as part of damp remediation work 
• Working with loft insulation and addressing roofing-related damp issues 
• Supporting customers who often have additional needs with empathy and professionalism 
• Keeping detailed records and liaising with team leaders on complex cases 

What you'll get in return 

Beyond a competitive salary of £35,427 and the chance to make a genuine difference, you'll get: 

• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years 
• Your birthday off as an extra holiday 
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution 
• Company van with full professional equipment and tools provided 
• Regular toolbox talks and updates on changing regulations 
• Monthly team meetings and ongoing skills development opportunities 
• Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing 

More about you 

We’re looking for someone with proven trade skills who's ready to apply them in social housing: 

Essential: 

• Formal trade qualifications - City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3-4 or equivalent 
• Strong skills in carpentry and plumbing - our core requirements for all multi-trades 
• Experience in plastering, decorating, glazing, and metalwork desirable 
• Full UK driving licence - essential for travelling between properties 
• Customer-focused approach - ability to work sensitively with vulnerable residents 
• Methodical thinking - assess situations and make decisions for customers' benefit 

Whether you're a plasterer wanting to expand your skills, or already multi-skilled but looking for more variety, we value tradespeople who see this as a chance to use their expertise meaningfully. 

About Curo 

We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide. 

We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers. 

We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone - if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@curo-group.co.uk