Painter and decorator

Staines & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £37,120 per annum

Permanent Full-Time

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment – from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the South West, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales.

We are currently working in partnership with a leading social housing maintenance contractor to recruit an experienced Painter & Decorator to join their responsive repairs and planned maintenance team covering Staines and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation offering long-term career stability, a company van and fuel card, and ongoing training and development.

• Carrying out painting and decorating works within occupied and void social housing properties
• Preparing walls, ceilings, doors, skirting boards and woodwork prior to decorating
• Applying emulsion, gloss and specialist finishes to a high standard
• Completing wallpapering and decorative finishes where required
• Carrying out damp and mould treatment, stain blocking and redecoration works
• Undertaking external painting works when required
• Completing snagging, making good and finishing works following other trades
• Supporting responsive repairs, void refurbishments and planned maintenance programmes
• Maintaining accurate job records using PDA/mobile working systems
• Delivering excellent customer service while working within residents' homes
• Ensuring all work complies with current Health & Safety legislation

• Previous experience working as a Painter & Decorator within social housing, domestic property maintenance or planned works
• Experience carrying out damp and mould treatment and associated decorating works
• Competent in surface preparation, painting, wallpapering and finishing
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Own hand tools
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Salary of £37,120 per annum
• Permanent position
• Company van and fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Employee rewards and discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long-term career opportunities with a leading social housing maintenance contractor

• Experienced Painter & Decorator with a high standard of workmanship
• Previous experience within social housing or property maintenance
• Experience completing damp and mould treatment works
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Committed to delivering high-quality repairs and excellent customer service

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ben Thomas at Build Recruitment.

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