Painter and Decorator - Empty Homes
£33,547.50
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Northamptonshire
Permanent
Full time
Are you a skilled Painter & Decorator looking to make a difference? Join our Empty Homes Team and help rejuvenate void properties to our high Void Standard, ready for new customers!
What you'll be doing
- All painting and decorating tasks, both inside and outside GUHG properties.
- Collaborating with other trades for efficient project delivery.
- Measuring, ordering, collecting, and planning materials.
- Working with your line manager to meet deadlines and ensure cost-effective service.
- Keeping the company vehicle clean and reporting any defects.
- Managing and replenishing van stock accurately.
- Communicating courteously and professionally with customers and colleagues.
- Following Health & Safety guidelines and policies.
- Maintaining and using company-provided equipment effectively.
- Participating in training and attending team meetings as needed.
What we're looking for
- Experience preparing surfaces for decoration.
- Skilled in protecting surfaces around work areas.
- Proficiency in applying paint by brush, roller, and airless spray.
- Experience hanging wallpaper and applying mould treatments.
- Ability to build and dismantle access equipment safely.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Confidence using IT such as smartphones and tablets.
Essential criteria
- Full UK driver's license.
- DBS clearance (we'll provide this check).
- NVQ Level 2 or higher in Painting and Decorating, or demonstrable experience.
A PASMA card and CSCS card would be beneficial but aren't essential to apply.
Benefits
- Company van for work use.
- Necessary tools, technology, and PPE for safe and comfortable work.
- 25 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years).
- Generous pension scheme - employer contribution up to 10%.
- Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year.
- Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
- Christmas week off (no need to use any holiday allowance!)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Paid emergency and compassionate leave.
- Life assurance (2x salary).
- Generous sick pay.
- Free annual flu jabs.
- Paid qualifications
- Plus more - check out the full list of benefits in the attached document!
If you're ready to bring empty homes back to life and provide a top-notch service to our customers, we'd love to hear from you - apply now!
Important Information
We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK, reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
A full driving license is essential for this role.
DBS clearance is essential for this role (we'll provide this check)
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.
We hold interviews as and when we receive applications. We will call or email to let you know the outcome of your application and invite you for a face-to-face interview.
NO AGENCIES, please.