Decorator - Fareham Borough Council
Document Decorator Role Profile
Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Decorator to join our dynamic team. This permanent 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.
OUR COMPANY BENEFITS
31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
On top of your salary you will receive a £140 on call retainer for each week you are on call, and will be paid for each call out you attend
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
Childcare voucher scheme
Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
Our 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
SUMMARY OF ROLE
Mountjoy Ltd has an opportunity to provide Fabric Maintenance and void repairs to residential buildings across the Fareham area. This includes void and tenant property work, Kitchens, Bathrooms and Wet rooms being the principal work stream.
We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic Decorator operative with a can-do attitude and flexible approach. Trades persons must have relevant qualifications and broad commercial experience in their core trades with some experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency, if they so wish. The operative must maintain a professional appearance and attitude and be polite and courteous at all times. It is a further requirement that all operatives must pass a DBS.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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, spray painting and artex repairs.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide;
Be comfortable in dealing with residents, and representatives of Fareham BC. Remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining that the right repair isn’t necessarily the repair they want.
Have an organised approach to meet the demands of Mountjoy and FBC in an effective and timely manner. To know when it is right to pull on resource and when you are able to act on your own.
Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them.
Have good housekeeping when in properties and ensure all surfaces are covered when working and clean work area and equipment at the ned of each day
Be able to understand Mounjoy’s processes and actively engage in our culture.
Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.
Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times.
Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Have knowledge of residential Building Regulations.
Plastering experience would be advantageous.
Be able to silicon to a good standard.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
NVQ level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent.
Full current driving licence.
A DBS check is required before commencement of role.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Over 3 years trade experience, ideally in the residential repairs sector.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Decoratorthen 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, and are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.
It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.
Our Company values
We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our 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
We have Integrity, built-in
Key information Department: Fareham Borough Council Geographical Area Portsmouth Location: PO2 8AA Hours: 40 Salary: £30,825 Who you report to: Supervisor
