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
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
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 [email protected]
