Painter/Decorator

  • Confidential
  • Dec 03, 2021
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Painter/Decorator to join our expanding contract based in Bury St Edmunds.
The hours of work are: 07:30- 16:00 (Monday to Friday)

Job Purpose:

To undertake general maintenance of the paintwork across the site and to respond quickly to ad-hoc maintenance requests. The painters work is always of the highest standard and contributes towards the site remaining attractive for owners, residents and visitors.

Principal Accountabilities:

Operational Duties

Painting as directed the interior and exterior of areas.
General Painting and decorating across a busy food factory, to include all meeting rooms, and external and internal fixture and fittings
Repairing any damage to walls and filling in small cracks/holes.
Repairing damage to wallpaper.
Carrying out any ad-hoc maintenance requests.
Ensuring that materials are kept in excellent condition and that paint brushes and other equipment are fully cleaned and store appropriately after use. Customer Service

Respond to emergencies and requests for service within the designated timeframes.
To ensure that clients are subjected to minimum disruptions whist work is carried out.
To ensure that painted areas are clearly marked 'wet paint' and if appropriate cordoned off.
Ensuring that any paintwork meets the specifications given either by client or supervisor.
Using initiative and creating solutions to problems. Procedures and Processes

Take the initiative to ensure that all processes, procedures and systems are carried out to the highest standard and ensuring that the service provided is in line with company standard.
To ensure that stock levels are maintained and steps are taken to replenish supply when appropriate.
Attend departmental meetings and training sessions and operate in accordance with the instructions received. Workplace Health and Safety
Ensure all painting equipment is securely stored and maintained in a condition suitable for next use.
Report any damage or breakage of property to Supervisor.
Ensure that precautions are taken to protect property.
Ensure all security measures are taken where applicable.
Ensure all maintenance and services of equipment is conducted on a regular basis and assure all set safety and security procedures are adhered to.
Ensures that safety rules and procedures are followed at all times and takes corrective action to improve safety of work areas.

Person Specification

Demonstrated experience of painting and decorating to a high standard within a corporate environment.
Sound level of interpersonal and English communication skills relevant to providing a painting and decorating service.
Ability to plan and organise own workload with proven evidence of time management.
Ability to contribute as a member of a team to achieve positive outcomes and provide quality service to customers.
Ability to produce a high quantity of work whilst maintaining quality. Other factors:
Self motivated and business focused
Keen attention to detail

Benefits

20 days annual leave
Pension schemes
Cycle scheme
Flexible Working policy where applicable and feasible
Employee benefit discounts including childcare vouchers
Personal Development opportunities: o ur appraisal process is designed to identify your training needs and the personal development goals needed to progress your career.
Creating Balance; our steering group promotes Diversity and Inclusion throughout our business.
Mental Health and Wellbeing; Mind is our EMCOR UK charity, and as such mental health and wellbeing is an important topic for us. To support this we have an Employee assistance programme available to you with free advice on dealing with personal problems such as; debt, legal issues, relationships, addictions and stress.
Charitable Giving and Community; w e offer two days off per annum for you to support your chosen charity.
Recognising Excellence ; o ur annual Employee Excellence Awards are designed to recognise and reward individuals or teams for their outstanding contribution and performance at work