Painter and Decorator

Description

• Mixing / matching and applying paints and other finishes to the manufacture’s recommendation.
• Calculating the amount of materials and time required for said project.
• To undertake the cyclical painting programme to a high standard, as directed by manager.
• Purchasing / ordering the correct paints for the materials to be painted and including consumables such as brushes, cleaner etc.
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
• Demarcation of areas to ensure client / customers are aware of work areas. Display of warning signs.
• Planning the work in a logical and efficient manner.
• Removing fixtures and fitting if possible, to ensure all areas are accessible to be painted i.e. door furniture, notice boards, signs etc.
• Make on-site preparations such as erecting tower scaffolding or arranging with manager to appoint contractors to build scaffolding,
• Escalating disrepairs to the maintenance team
• Preparation of the surfaces in a effective manner.
• Providing feedback on the completed job. - the positives and negatives?
• offering an interview to disabled people
• Moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of the painting area.
• Providing decorative and faux finishes as required.
• Cleaning up after the completed job including replacing removed fixtures and fitting and leave in clean and tidy condition.
• Preparing painting surfaces by various methods including and not solely to; washing surfaces with correct solutions, rubbing down to remove imperfections and obtaining smooth surfaces, removing old unstable paint, filling small holes with the correct filler according to the actual surface been prepared.
• communicating and promoting vacancies
• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Preparing the surrounding area by covering with protective coverings (dust sheets etc).

Requirements

• The ability to manage the time effectively
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Reflective practitioner
• The ability to prioritise the workload

Benefits

• Employee Assistance programme & wellbeing programme
• Life assurance (3 x salary)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• 4 days off when you move home
• Flexible Working options
• 34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• A day off for your birthday

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance