Painter Decorator

PAINT AND DECORATOR

Location: Southall

Pay: £21.91

Hours: 8am - 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 8am - 16:00pm Friday.

My client seeking a skilled Painter and Decorator to join their team, responsible for maintaining and enhancing the hospital's infrastructure and building fabric. This role is crucial in ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment within a high-security hospital setting. The successful candidate will carry out a variety of maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and trust standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Install, repair, and maintain the hospital's building fabric, fixtures, and fittings using specific trade skills in painting, decorating, and other cross-trade works such as carpentry and basic plumbing.
• Perform reactive and planned maintenance, adapting core building trade skills with appropriate training for other building and civil engineering repairs.
• Escort contractors within the secure perimeter, participate in the on-call system, and undertake security-related tasks such as lock auditing and hot works like welding and cutting.
• Plan and execute new work requests and maintenance tasks efficiently, minimizing disruption to staff and patients while adhering to performance targets.
• Use test instruments and trade skills to diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and maintain records of faults and repairs.
• Travel between sites as required and participate in surveys and audits.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in painting, decorating, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to carry out cross-trade works and willingness to undergo training for additional skills.
• Familiarity with HTM’s, HBN’s, Building Regulations, and British Standards.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations, particularly in a high-security environment.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and job stability.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Participation in a comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive work environment in a crucial sector.

To apply for the Painter and Decorator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.