Painter and Decorator

Gretna Green Ltd is a fourth-generation family business, founded in 1885, involved in tourism, hospitality, retail, weddings, and agriculture. Gretna Green has over 260 years of history and heritage, marrying couples since 1754, and is now a world-class,award-winning wedding destination, with a 5-star Scottish Visitor Attraction, and three hotels. Our focus as a forward-thinking company is the growth and development of our colleagues both personally and professionally. We invest time in training, development and 1:1 coaching from our extremely motivated, knowledgeable, and experienced Senior Teamand Directors. Your exciting journey begins with our comprehensive, engaging, and informative onboarding day this is followed by probationary period, supported by key colleague representatives from every department to ensure that you benefit entirely from the huge rangeof knowledge and experience that only our "uniqueness" as a multi strand company can provide. As a community spirited company, with family at its very heart, we want colleagues to enjoy the benefits that we provide and feel valued and supported throughout their time with the "Gretna Green Family". We welcome you as part of that Family We want you to feel respected in your job role and know that any career aspirations are encouraged with training and development programmes bespoke to your role. Are you ready to become a part of the very history of Gretna Green and to share our stories with our visitors and guests to make their experience, special to them? Then we ask that you engage in the below: Gretna Green are looking to recruit a **Painter & Decorator** who will assist the Maintenance and Property Manager in maintaining the properties and grounds of Gretna Green Ltd to a high standard in a prompt and timely manner. **Main Duties will include**: - Preparing and cleaning surfaces - Removing old wallpaper and paint - Repairing cracks and holes in walls - Mixing and thinning paint - Reading specifications to determine required materials - A sound knowledge of Health and safety legislation including manual handling, working at heights, and adopting safe working practices to protect yourself, colleagues and customers - Ensuring the safe and appropriate use of any chemicals including pesticides and herbicides and in accordance with regulations such as COSHH and maintaining up to date records as required - Preparation work before painting and decoration can take place, both internal and external - Identify quantities required to complete each task - Carry out tasks within agreed time limits - Maintain accurate records/documentation associated with your work **Key Requirements**: - To have achieved the qualifications and have completed an appropriate apprenticeship e.g. minimum NVQ Level 2 in painting and decoration - Experience in this type of job role - Requisite knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade - To demonstrate knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations for this role - Skills in the preparation of all types of surfaces and painting and decoration using a variety of papers and paints to achieve various specialist finishes - To be friendly and approachable - To understand and deliver good customer service - Attention to detail Hours will be a minimum of 40 per week, including weekends Salary will be based on experience and skillset