Curo
General Operative (Damp & Mould Team)
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General Operative - Damp and Mould Team
£27,223 per annum + Benefits | Bath
Permanent | Full Time | 40 hours per week (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Your Work Ethic. Our Training. Your New Career.
Ready to learn valuable new skills while doing work that really matters? We're looking for someone who's tired of dead-end jobs and wants to build real expertise in a growing field.
At Curo, we'll teach you everything you need to know about specialist damp and mould treatment - skills that are in high demand and will give you real career security. You don't need experience in this area; we need your reliability, willingness to learn, and care for others.
You'll join our specialist team helping families across Bath, Bristol and Somerset. You'll develop expertise that makes a real difference to people's health and wellbeing. This isn't just another job - it's your chance to build valuable skills while helping families feel safe and comfortable in their homes.
What you'll be doing
- Learning specialist mould cleaning techniques from experienced colleagues during your full training programme
- Developing expertise in professional-grade cleaning methods and equipment
- Working on your own in occupied properties to solve damp and mould problems
- Supporting skilled trades colleagues and picking up extra maintenance skills
- Building relationships with customers who often have additional needs
- Starting each day from your company van and travelling to properties across the region
- Receiving your daily schedule through your mobile device each morning
- Using mobile technology to record your work and order materials
- Working independently once trained, with full team support available whenever you need it
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Why this is perfect for building your career
- Learn valuable, in-demand skills - damp and mould expertise is increasingly needed
- Full training provided - we'll teach you everything, starting from scratch
- Real career stability - essential skills in a sector that's always needed
- Work independently - develop confidence and take ownership of your work
- Ongoing development - regular team meetings and continuous skill-building opportunities
- Long-term opportunity - join a team that invests in people who want to grow
What you'll get in return
- 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 PPE provided
- Full training programme working alongside experienced colleagues
- Regular team development sessions
- Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing
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More about you
We're not looking for existing skills - we're looking for the right attitude:
- Methodical approach - you can follow processes and think things through step by step
- Reliable character - good attendance, punctual, and trustworthy
- Care for others - you want to do right by people, especially those who are vulnerable
- Full UK driving licence - essential for travelling between properties
Whether you've worked in factories, retail, hospitality or general labouring, your work ethic and desire to learn new skills are what matter most. We value people who see this as a chance to build something better, not just another temporary position.
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
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