Restoration Support Technician

SEED Environmental

We are seeking Restoration Support Technicians to join our growing Fire & Flood team.

This is a practical, hands-on role supporting restoration, building repair and reinstatement projects across residential and commercial properties. Working alongside skilled tradespeople and restoration technicians, you will assist with site preparation, strip-out, decontamination, material handling and reinstatement works.

Based in the Epping area, you will primarily support projects across London, Essex and surrounding regions, although nationwide travel and overnight stays may be required depending on project requirements.

This role would suit someone who enjoys practical work, likes being part of a team and is looking to develop a long-term career within the restoration and property repair sector.

About Celnor

SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

This role sits within our Fire & Flood division, supporting the restoration and reinstatement of residential and commercial properties following insured incidents. Our teams work across the UK, helping clients return properties to a safe, functional and habitable condition through practical expertise, professionalism and high-quality workmanship.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist restoration and building teams with site preparation and general labouring duties
• Carry out strip-out activities including the removal of damaged flooring, plasterboard, fixtures and fittings
• Support the preparation of properties prior to drying, restoration and repair works

Move materials, equipment and tools safely around site

• Assist with the installation and removal of drying and restoration equipment
• Load and unload vehicles with materials, equipment and waste

Maintain clean, organised and safe working areas

• Remove debris and dispose of waste in accordance with company procedures
• Work under the direction of restoration technicians, tradespeople and supervisors
• Support the successful completion of restoration and reinstatement projects

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Practical and hands-on approach to work
• Physically capable of carrying out manual work
• Reliable, punctual and safety conscious
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Good communication skills and professional attitude

• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required
• We are looking for hardworking and motivated individuals who enjoy practical work and take pride in supporting high-quality restoration projects.
• The successful candidate will be reliable, adaptable and willing to learn new skills. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced restoration technicians and tradespeople while developing your knowledge within a growing and specialist industry.

Preferred

• Experience within insurance reinstatement works is preferred
• Experience working within occupied residential or commercial properties is preferred

Pay

• £27,500 - £32,000 per annum
• £27,500 - £32,000 / year

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary of £27,500 - £32,000 per annum and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:
• Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 25 days plus bank holidays
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within SEED Environmental and the wider Celnor Group

Location

Epping and surrounding areas (with potential for nationwide travel)

• SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.

Important Information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.