Painter and Decorator

If you are a skilled Painter and Decorator looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of a reputable company, we would love to hear from you.

**About Lake District Estates**

Lake District Estates is a dynamic and growing family-owned company incorporating a number of businesses operating private holiday home ownership, self-catering holidays, residential and commercial lettings, retail outlets and heritage visitor attractions. The company head office on Maude Street in Kendal provides support to the wider business accommodating senior management, finance, marketing, human resources, and property teams.

**Position Overview**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Carry out internal and external painting and decorating to our portfolio of residential and commercial properties.
- Undertake all preparation works, including minor repairs to surfaces and structures, to make good for decoration.
- Mix and match paint colours as required.
- Ensure proper protection of furniture, fittings floors and other surfaces.
- Ensure all painting and decorating equipment is best utilised and kept clean and reused where practical to avoid any unnecessary wastage. Monitor and order stock
- Carry out any ad-hoc maintenance requests, and assisting with fire alarm testing to various properties
- Use all tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works and to maintain a safe working environment.
- Erect all necessary access plant and temporary screening as and when required to protect the environment and people, all in accordance with current Health & Safety guidance.
- Maintain painting equipment and tools in good working condition, and monitor stock.
- Attend departmental meetings and training sessions
- Collaborate with management and other team members to understand project requirements and deliver the desired results

**Qualifications, Skills & Attributes**:

- NVQ/City & Guilds level 2 qualification in painting and decorating
- A valid driver's license is an essential requirement of the role
- Proven experience as a Painter and Decorator, with a solid portfolio of completed projects
- Excellent knowledge of painting techniques, materials, and tools
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work
- Conversant with relevant H&S legislation and compliance issues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A can do approach and positive attitude

**Benefits**:
In addition to the above salary, the following benefits are provided:

- Death in service life assurance benefit of 2 x annual salary*
- Enhanced employer pension contribution of 6% provided at least matched by employee*
- Company sick pay* - entitlement increases with length of service to a maximum of 3-mths full pay plus 3-mths half pay for those with 24 months service.
- Flexible working opportunities and family-friendly policies
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee wellbeing programme (in development)
- Pool car for business travel or business mileage paid at 45p per mile.
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing by 1 day per 5 years.

*_upon completion of 3-month probationary period_

We also provide the following staff discounts:

- Free travel for immediate family on Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ullswater Steamers
- Staff discounts in retail and café outlets
- Discounted accommodation rates across the group including a friends and family rate.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kendal: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a NVQ/City & Guilds level 2 qualification in painting & decorating?

**Experience**:

- painting: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person