Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.
Having recently merged with Network Homes, we are now an organisation of over 84,000 homes and the sixth largest housing association in the country.
We're currently recruiting for an experienced Painter & Decorator Multi to join our Property Team in our Blandford, Dorsetlocality. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.
You'll also benefit from:
- £200 yearly Tool Allowance
- £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
- Uniform & PPE
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- A van and fuel card for business travel
- iPhone and iPad
- Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
- Life cover 4 x annual salary
- SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.
What you'll do:
As a Painter/Decorator you will carry out all forms of repairs in our properties and elsewhere in accordance with work schedules.
Tasks to include:
- Measuring surface areas to work out how much paint or wall covering is required.
- Stripping off old wallpaper or paint.
- Filling holes and cracks and making sure surfaces are level.
- Preparing surfaces with primer and undercoat.
- Mixing paint to the right shade, either by hand or using computerised color-matching equipment.
- Applying layers of paint and hanging wallpaper.
- Tidying up after finishing a job.
- Other basic trade skills such as patch plastering, damp & mould washing & tiling would also be an advantage
What you'll need:
You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in this trade.
Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
Enjoy working as part of a team.
This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!
Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.
This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.