Decorator

A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Decorator to join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based on the Isle of Wight, you will join them on a full-time, permanentbasis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,709 and excellent benefits.

Our client is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

With a focus on delivering exceptional service to their clients and customers, the Decorator 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.

Company values

Our client take pride in everything they do - Which means they expect all their employees to:

• Present a professional appearance at all times
• Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times
• Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised
• Deliver a high standard of work at all times

Our client have Integrity, built-in

Company Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
• A flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
• Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation
• 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% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
• 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

Key responsibilities as the Decorator will include:

• Apply paint to surfaces including walls, floors, doors, and cabinets.
• Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, enamel, and other finishes.
• Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
• Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.
• Consider the Client/ Tenant and cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection.
• Calculate amounts of required materials, select & purchase from approved suppliers to minimise wastage.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and switch covers prior to painting.
• Tape off & barrier areas when needed.
• Apply touchups and second coats. Clean away any paint splatters when finished.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns, and leave the area clean & tidy when complete.
• Work on ladders or towers to reach high ceilings or walls.
• Able to use the phone to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding the 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 isnt necessarily the repair they want.
• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times.

What the company are looking for in their Decorator:

• Over 5+ years trade experience.
• A full clean driving licence.
• Being competent within your sphere of expertise.
• Plastering experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Be competent in a secondary skill (Desirable)
• A trade specific qualification minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Full current driving license.
• A DBS check is required before commencement of role.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our clients Decorator then please click apply now Wed love to hear from you!

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. They are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.

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