Painter and Decorator

A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Painter and Decorator to join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based in Portsmouth, you will join them on a full-time, permanentbasis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,600 per annum 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 Painter and 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
• 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
• 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 Painter and Decorator will include:

• A wide variety of Painting and Decorating repairs in occupied homes, buildings and empty properties. The work will include; all types of preparation, emulsion, gloss painting, wallpaper hanging, artex repairs and non-licenced asbestos removal (where full training will be given)

What our client are looking for in the Painter and Decorator:

• Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely
• Be comfortable in dealing with residents, and representatives of Portsmouth City Council. Remain professional even when issues are contentious
• Have an organised approach to meet the demands of the company and PCC in an effective and timely manner
• Be able to diagnose the right repair following the value steps.
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times
• NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent
• 2 - 5 yrs. experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our clients Painter and Decorator then please click "apply" now - We’d 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.