Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31 March 2026 Places for People is a leading UK social enterprise that specialises in providing and managing social and affordable housing. We own and manage thousands of homes across the country, helping people access safe, secure, and affordable places to live. Alongside housing, Places for People builds new developments, operates leisure facilities, and invests in local communities through regeneration projects and social initiatives, all with the aim of supporting thriving, inclusive neighbourhoods. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. Join a community that cares about you! In this role, you will visit customers' properties to assess and treat various types of mould, ensuring homes are safe, clean, and compliant with health standards. You'll support customers by explaining the cause of damp and mould and helping them find long-term solutions. Each case will be handled with care, considering the seriousness of the problem and any customer needs. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position. For more information, please download our job profile available on our website. g property maintenance, plastering, joinery, or similar).
~ You must possess a valid driving license.
We're seeking someone with previous trades experience, such as property maintenance, plastering, joinery, or similar. While experience in damp and mould treatment is ideal, it's not essential as full training will be provided. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
~ Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
~ Company van with fuel card.
~ Free Uniform
~ Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
~ Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
~ A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
~ Training and development
~ Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability C]]