Painter & Decorator

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We are currently recruiting for a qualified Painter & Decorator with a range of trade skills to carry out planned works within our property portfolio predominantly working within void properties, responsive work and some Planned kitchen and bathroom work.

In this role you will utilise your knowledge and experience in maintenance specifically focusing on painting and decorating in order to be able to carry out high quality work, providing a cost-effective and customer-focused service. Your time will be spent carrying out planned works in our tenanted properties as well as working within our void homes, working predominantly on kitchens and bathrooms. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas.

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

You will hold a City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Painting & Decorating in NVQ level 2 (or equivalent). You will be able to demonstrate at interview, excellent knowledge of best practice health and safety in the work place. You'll have a positive approach and a commitment to delivering an effective customer service experience.

Essential Criteria
- A driving licence is essential as you will be driving a company van.
- Ideally you will possess previous experience working a social or domestic housing environment.
- You are qualified with a NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent.

**Benefits**:
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Company Van with fuel card
- Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided
- PPE and Full uniform provided
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
- Overtime as and when required
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

**What's next?**

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

**Safeguarding**

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.