Painter and Decorator

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Painter/Decorator to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

**OUR COMPANY BENEFITS**
- 23 days annual leave rising with length of service (including bank holidays)
- We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
- On top of your salary you will receive a £100 on call retainer for each week you are on call, and will be paid for each call out you attend
- Company sick pay after 12 months length of service
- Life Insurance
- Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee recognition scheme
- Length of Service Rewards
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (5% Employer and 3% Employee)
- Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
- You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
- Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
- Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
- Refer a Friend scheme

**SUMMARY OF ROLE**

We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic Decorator operative with a can-do attitude and flexible approach. The individual must have relevant qualifications and broad domestic and commercial experience in their core trades with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency. The role includes all types of preparation, emulsion, gloss painting, wallpaper hanging, aertex repairs and possibly some plastering.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
- Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
- Keep the customer up to date with progress and plans.
- Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time where

possible and reporting any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and /or Supervisor.
- Be willing to work out of hours, if required, to the requirements of the client and customer.
- Be an inclusive part of the team and be part of an on-call rota (Out of Hours)

**SKILLS REQUIRED**
- To NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience
- Able to use the phone and PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide.
- Be comfortable in dealing with tenants and remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining to tenants that the right repair isn’t necessarily the repair they want.
- Be able to diagnose the right repair adopting the right first-time approach
- Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are always safe.
- A problem solver and be able to work out what is the right repair.
- Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
- Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.

**KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED**
- Have knowledge of residential Building Regulations
- Plastering experience is essential
- Be able to silicon to a good standard

**QUALIFICATION REQUIRED**
- NVQ level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent
- Full current driving licence.

**EXPERIENCE**
- Over 5 years trade experience, ideally in the residential repairs sector.

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

**Salary**: £31,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- painting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PAINT&DEC WOKING