Mobile Painter

EQUANS is looking for an Apprentice Painter & Decorator to join our team in Crewe on a permanent basis. This is a fulltime role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.  

The individual must be reliable and professional at all times, and provide education, qualification and employment records for the last 5 years. They must be effective in communication and have the ability to deal with internal and external customers on all levels. They must be able to work on their own initiative whilst adhering to set procedures, have good time management and organisational skills and show a flexible attitude to working patterns.

What will you deliver? 

Carry out efficient and cost-effective painting and decorating work as instructed. Burn off the existing paintwork and prepare the surface by rubbing down and (where necessary) filling to give a smooth surface upon which to apply paint. Apply a range of paint products, one primer, one undercoat and one gloss by brush and roller to walls, ceilings, doors and timber sections in accordance with design specifications and manufacturers instructions. Remove existing wall coverings by steaming and/or scraping to prepare walls or ceilings for papering. Wallpapering walls and ceilings in accordance with design specifications and manufacturers instructions. Apply spray painted finishes to walls and ceilings in accordance with design specifications and manufacturers instructions. Prepare and apply one coat of varnish, sealer, bitumen, read lead, stain to surface as necessary, in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Prepare and apply emulsion, eggshell, masonry paint in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Carry out works within the Painting and Decorating Craft as instructed by Team Leaders/Management Completion and timely submission of appropriate documentation. Ensure that standards and quality of work produced is in accordance with best practice and is fit for purpose. Be involved in apprentice training. To carry out any other ad hoc duties as instructed by the Minor Works Team Leader - Painting

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes; 

24 days annual leave(+ public holidays)  Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual salary  Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers  Gym membership discounts  Cycle to work scheme  Holiday purchase scheme  2 corporate social responsibility days per year  Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes  Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme  Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network  24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we looking for? 

Ability to work unsupervised and as a team member. Ability to carry/erect/climb and regularly work on step ladders/ladders and scaffolding in accordance with safe systems of work. Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to understand and carry out verbal/written instructions. Ability to liaise and work with clients and members of the public. Ability to work in inclement weather. Ability to work overtime if required. Ability to travel between the depot and work locations.

Who are we? 

EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly , employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 

EQUANS 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 

What's next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers. 

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