Job Description

As part of our growth, we have a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Trade Labourer (Damp, Mould and Disrepair)! You'll play a key role in supporting our Damp and Mould Team, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining high standards, and delivering a customer-focused service that improves living conditions for our residents.

Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across West and North Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our customers' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.

Requirements

Outline of key responsibilities...

• Remove damaged materials and carry out strip-out works in properties affected by damp and mould, ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with relevant procedures
• Clean, sanitise, and prepare affected areas to prevent further contamination and support effective remediation
• Apply anti-mould treatments in accordance with industry best practice, organisational standards, and health and safety requirements
• Undertake minor repairs associated with condensation control and mould prevention, including basic maintenance and remedial works
• Install, monitor, and remove drying equipment as required, ensuring effective moisture control and keeping accurate records of progress

We are looking for someone who has...

• A good knowledge and recognition of building materials and a basic overview of all trades
• A knowledge of good practice relating to Health and Safety Regulations
• The ability to work in confined spaces
• Excellent communication skills essential to liaise will all levels of the workforce
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Full valid UK driving licence

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:

• An Annual Salary of: £28,160.28 plus a shared company van and fuel card
• Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway
• Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme
• Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure
• Pension Scheme: A great pension scheme with generous employer contributions (up to 12%)

Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.