Strip-Out Technician
Build Your Skills. Make a Difference. Grow With Us.
Restoraction is growing, and we’re looking for a practical, reliable and motivated Strip-Out Technician to join our expanding fire and flood restoration team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on building experience who wants to develop their skills, take on responsibility and build a long-term career in restoration.
You’ll work in customers’ homes and businesses following fire, flood and other damage, helping prepare properties for drying, cleaning and restoration.
What You'll Be Doing
Working as part of a two-person team, your role will include:
- Carefully removing damaged flooring, plasterboard, ceilings and other materials.
- Dismantling kitchens, bathrooms, doors, fixtures and fittings where authorised.
- Protecting, photographing and documenting items for potential reinstatement.
- Moving and documenting customers’ belongings.
- Keeping sites clean, organised and safe.
- Supporting Restoration Technicians and other trades.
- Helping with wider restoration activities when required.
This is a role where quality matters. You’ll be trusted to work carefully, use your initiative and find practical solutions while treating customers’ property with respect.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll ideally have practical experience in one or more of:
Building Property Maintenance Strip-Out Carpentry Joinery Kitchen Fitting Bathroom Fitting Multi-Trade Work Insurance Repairs
Previous restoration experience isn’t essential — full training will be provided. We’re looking for someone who is practical, confident using tools, and keen to learn and develop.
You’ll also be:
- Reliable and hardworking, with pride in your work
- Positive and solution-focused
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Professional and friendly with customers
- Keen to learn and get stuck in
You’ll also need a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
Great Benefits & Opportunities
· £14.00 per hour
· Guaranteed 40 hours per week
· Regular overtime opportunities
· 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays
· Workplace pension
· Company vehicle for business use
· Tools, PPE and uniform provided
· Initial training and ongoing development
· Clear opportunities for career progression
Build a Career, Not Just a Job
This role can be the starting point for a rewarding career with Restoraction.
Potential Progression Areas
Opportunities to develop skills and gain qualifications in:
- Fire and flood restoration
- Water damage and structural drying
- Moisture investigation and monitoring
- Fire, smoke and contents restoration
- Advanced restoration techniques
- Health & safety
- Specialist access and equipment qualifications
We’re growing rapidly and want people who want to grow with us.
Hours & Travel
8:00am–4:00pm on site, plus travel.
Our operational area covers GL, BS, BA, SN, NP, WR and HR postcodes, generally within around 1.5 hours of base.
Initially, the team will normally start and finish at our Nailsworth unit.
Overtime is regularly available, including approximately one weekend day per month, with additional opportunities available.
Ready for Your Next Step?
If you’re practical, positive and take pride in doing a great job, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Restoraction and become part of a growing team where your skills, attitude and ambition can take you further.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nailsworth, Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
