Painter/ Damp & Mould Operative

Gilmartins

Privately‑owned main contractor delivering social housing, health and defence refurbishments nationwide.

Repair damp and mould issues in social housing, including painting and plaster work

28 days ago

Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Watford, England, United Kingdom

Field

Company Size

106 Employees

Service Specialisms

Construction services

Project Management

Consulting

Engineering

Architecture

Property Development

Design

Technical Services

Sector Specialisms

Medical Device

Life Science Tools

Diagnostics

Digital Health

Role

Description

property repairs

maintenance works

social housing

Carry out property repairs and maintenance works social housing

Requirements

uk licence

social housing

cscs

tools

dbs

mobile

Full UK driving license not EU licence
Experience of working in social housing ideally
Time served or qualified
CSCS card - ideally
Own tools
Mobile phone / PDA
DBS certificate

Benefits

Employee Support access to a range of support and advice services
Paid parking
28 day paid holiday (to include bank holidays)
Career development opportunities
Fuel card

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

dbs certificate required

Company

Overview

Founded 1996

Year Established

The company was established in 1996 as a family-led contractor.

$10–50M Revenue

Annual Turnover Range

The company has a steady turnover estimated between $10 million and $50 million annually.

2 Decades Growth

Growth Duration

The company has experienced consistent growth over a 20-year period.

2 Awards Won

Notable Accolades

The company has been recognized with Housing Excellence’s Contractor of the Year and a Bronze Considerate Constructors Scheme award.

Partner with housing associations and public sector clients on refurbishments, responsive repairs and new-build conversions.
Projects include care homes, nurseries, hospital suites and residential conversions like Gilmartins House.
Specialist sectors include social housing, healthcare facilities and defence infrastructure.
Innovations include integrated SMS tracking for operatives and piloting appointment-booking apps.

Culture + Values

Integrity and honesty in all our dealings.
Commitment to delivering the highest quality service.
A collaborative and supportive environment, fostering teamwork.
Continuous learning and professional development.
Delivering exceptional value to clients through expertise and innovation.

Environment + Sustainability

2050 Target

Ambitious climate goal

The company is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by the year 2050, demonstrating a long-term vision for sustainability.

Active participation in sustainability initiatives and reducing waste.
Efficient use of resources and energy management strategies.
Promotion of sustainable practices across all operations.

Inclusion & Diversity

Focus on creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Ongoing support for the recruitment and career advancement of women in leadership roles.

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