We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Deep Clean / Damp and Mould Operative to join our in-house team, helping us make a real difference to residents’ homes and wellbeing.
In this role, you’ll work across occupied homes, void properties, and communal areas, tackling damp and mould issues head-on. From deep cleaning and treatments to minor repairs and insulation works, you’ll play a key part in improving living conditions and creating a safer, healthier environments for residents
You’ll be part of a supportive and experienced trades team, with opportunities to broaden your skills by supporting responsive repairs when needed. We’re committed to getting things right first time - so you’ll be trusted to deliver high-quality work efficiently and with a strong focus on value for money.
Working closely with our planning team, you’ll respond quickly to reported issues, identify the root causes, and take the right steps to resolve them.
What you’ll be doing:
Inspecting loft spaces and improving insulation w
- needed
- Diagnosing damp and mould issues, including identifying possible leaks
- Carrying out deep cleaning, mould treatments, and basic decorating
- Delivering a high standard of workmanship with a strong focus on customer care
This is a varied, rewarding role w no two days are the same, and w your work will have a direct impact on people’s homes and quality of life.
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to delivering a great service to residents.
You’ll have a good understanding of health and safety when working in residential settings, along with some hands-on experience in DIY or multi-trade work. If you’ve got experience in areas like basic plumbing, carpentry, or decorating, that’s a big advantage - but we’ll also invest in your development with ongoing training.
You’ll also bring:
- A positive, can-do attitude and a practical approach to problem-solving
- Confidence in dealing with residents in a professional and respectful way
- The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
- A strong commitment to working safely and following procedures
The role is physically active, so you’ll need to be comfortable:
- Working in loft spaces
- Carrying out cleaning tasks across large areas
- Safely using mould treatment products
Completing general hands-on tasks
You must hold a valid UK driving licence as a work van will be provided for this role.
The successful applicant will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate which is considered satisfactory to Housing Solutions.
- A supportive in-house team environment
- Opportunities for training and skill development
A varied role w- your work makes a genuine difference
- Company van provided for business use
- Stable, long-term opportunity within a respected housing service
Housing Solutions is a not for profit Housing Association, rooted in the local community providing quality, affordable homes to rent and buy across the local area. Our mission is to make our residents proud of w they live and our colleagues proud of w they work. Our services are driven by our strategic goals of safe, satisfied and sustainable, underpinned by our company values of ownership, innovation, teamwork and inclusion.
Established in 1995 we provide quality, affordable homes to rent and buy across the South East of England. We are rooted in the local community and we offer a wide range of housing services and housing options, including affordable homes to rent, properties to buy under shared ownership; market rent properties, and specialist accommodation for older people and people who need care and support to live within the community.
We pride ourselves on putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. We are invested in our local community and can see the difference we make in the area we live and work. Our employees are passionate and driven to achieve the best results for our residents, and are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.
Our modern and fresh working space allows us to work collaboratively together. You will make connections across the whole team and be part of our inclusive and open culture. Achieving the best of both worlds we successfully combine remote working as well as time together in our spacious and modern offices.
Our substantial benefits package includes a generous company pension contribution and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, including generous annual leave and our ‘Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds’ programme.
Our commitment to Learning and Development can been seen across the organisation and aims to bring our future leaders to the fore, whilst helping our employees reach their career aspirations by offering a broad development fund and in house development programmes.
At Housing Solutions, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’d love to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Housing Solutions are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, under the Governments Disability Confident Scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign. As part of this commitment, we ensure disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited to interview.
To apply for this vacancy please visit the Work With Us page of our website https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/work-with-us/
The closing date is 1 September 2026. Interviews will be held 11 September 2026
We reserve the right to shortlist and arrange interviews for potentially suitable candidates ahead of the scheduled close date, tfore we look forward to your application as soon as you are ready.
We will not be accepting applications through recruitment agencies for this position.
Internal applications are welcome from employees who have passed their probation period, are not currently being standard set for absence or performance or on a disciplinary warning (unless able to demonstrate significant improvement over the last six months).
For internal applications please apply through the intranet, under the HR section - internal vacancies.
Housing Solutions offer a wide range of benefits for our employees, for further details on our benefits please view the attached Benefits Package Overview. Or head to our website w you can find additional information; https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/work-with-us/company-benefits/
