Our Company
Who We Are
Our Company is part of a Group of Companies specialising in all aspects of property purchase & management. We have offices based in Burnley and in Middlesbrough and manage a large portfolio of properties in both regions. Recently, we have just celebrated our 2000+ property mark as a Group
What We Do
We offer a fully client based serviced approach to investing in properties. We acquire properties from the open market, renovate them to a set standard and specification, pass them onto our lettings department for maintenance and management and we resell to investors.
We have our Property Surveying Department, Renovations Department, Lettings & Maintenance Department, Legal Department and relevant Sales & Marketing Departments etc. We do everything in-company. We are expanding and are looking for new recruits – we have recently moved to a brand new fully refurbished larger office as a result of this expansion.
Due to our success, we have recently been featured on the popular BBC TV Show Homes Under the Hammer numerous times The BBC really liked our model and featured Our Company in TWO further episodes
The Role:
**PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB IS OFFERED ON A SELF-EMPLOYED SUB CONTRACTED BASIS THIS IS NOT AS A DIRECTLY EMPLOYED POSITION**
** PAYMENT WILL BE MADE MONTHLY on day rate, TO WHICH YOU WILL BE EXECTED TO SUBMIT WEEKLY INVOICES **
**As a self-employed member of the team, you will be responsible for handling all your taxes and other related financial obligations and insurances.**
We are looking for an experienced Damp Specialist to work for the renovations and maintenance departments
You will take ownership of work on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters. You will also operate within company Health and Safety guidelines and remain up to date with technical and legal requirements of your skill areas. Typical work will comprise of empty properties that require full refurbishment.
As a skilled operative, you will be expected to have a multitude of skills to enable you to perform your tasks. We will expect the candidate to have a background in joinery. Roofing, plumbing and plastering are desirable skills.
The Ideal Subcontractor:
This is the ideal position for someone who has been self-employed now looking for volume of work and trusted Company to work with. The individual must be proactive and able to identify issues quickly and remedy effectively.
You must be practical and capable of producing consistent high-quality work where needed and completing general building and maintenance tasks efficiently.
We are looking for someone who can show initiative, can communicate well with Office staff and customers and completes jobs to a good standard. All applicants must have a valid driving license, own van and tools
Requirements
* Carry out site survey to identify source and type of damp (rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation).
* Use moisture meters, hygrometers, salt analysis, and thermal imaging where necessary.
* Prepare site-specific risk assessments & method statements (RAMS).
* Confirm material specifications for works required (e.g., chemical DPC cream, membrane type, waterproof render mix).
* Compliance with relevant British Standards, PCA Codes of Practice, and manufacturer's guidance.
* Ensure all treated areas are fully protected against future moisture ingress.
* Protect floors, furniture, and surrounding finishes.
* Drill injection holes and install chemical DPC (per BS 6576 and manufacturer's instructions).
* Install cavity drain membranes or slurry/tanking systems as specified.
* Apply waterproof render base coats and salt-resistant finishing plasters.
* Seal wall-floor junctions with waterproof jointing systems where required.
* Ventilate work areas to ensure safe curing and to reduce condensation risk.
* Maintain clean, safe, and tidy work areas.
* Ensure waste disposal arrangements comply with regulations.
* Provide warranties/guarantees for products and workmanship.
* Supply completion photos and final moisture test results.
Our Group/Partner Companies comprises these main Companies:
* Rent UK Property Ltd -
* Find UK Property Ltd -
* Openshore Property Ltd -
* Sell UK Property Ltd -
PQE: 5 years' experience in similar role
Salary: Day rate - Negotiable Upon Experience
Location: Burnley BB12
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance
Pay: From £140.00 per day
Application question(s):
* Do you have own van/transport
Work Location: In person