Painter / Decorator
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performing small fix and re-decorative works, including painting and wallpapering, as well as small scale walls and ceiling repairs to a high visual standard
- Carrying out a full range of preparatory works, to enable a quality decorative finish to be delivered, both externally and internally. This includes preparing surfaces with appropriate methods such as steaming, sanding or using power tools (blowtorches), repairing cracks, sealants and fillers as required in the preparation of woodwork and washing them down to remove dust and grease
- Undertaking any decorative works as required to deliver a quality finish to buildings and their components, both internally and externally. This includes a full spectrum of painting techniques stains, lacquers, enamel, oil, varnish, metal and fire resistant coating.
- Working at heights (with appropriate training) using scaffold, cherry-pickers, scaffolding, cradles and ladders.
- Ensuring efficient use of resources through effective ordering and use of materials, minimizing waste and recycling wherever safe and possible. This includes the safe-keeping and transport of materials and for checking undamaged materials on site.
- Completing minor tiling and joinery repairs such as replacement of tiling, skirting, floor tiling, silicone and grout replacement
- Removal and reinstatement of fixtures to allow for decoration
- Patching plaster finish to a good standard of finish
- Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all paperwork/electronic updates including timesheets within agreed timescales.
- Undertaking basic minor works outside of specific trade specialisms and undertake other duties that support the business needs e.g. secondary and tertiary skills in other trades
- Performing ongoing preventive maintenance and small repair work on as required in a supporting role
- Undertaking basic minor works outside of specific trade specialisms and undertake other duties that support the business needs e.g. secondary and tertiary skills in other trades
- Performing facility inspections and reporting on condition affecting operations
- Escorting specialist contractors and work beside them as required
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting any after hours building needs and activities as required
- Performing other tasks assigned as requested depending on business needs
- Complying with all safety procedures and requirements
- Ensuring the safety of oneself and others at all times by working within THG Health and Safety policy and procedures associated with repair works, including working knowledge of statutory legislation with regards to health & safety and to understand the need for rigorous risk assessment and method statement procedures
- Experience of working as a Painter / Decorator within similar environment.
- 3 years' experience as a painter & decorator would be an advantage
- Good understanding of PPE and the specific uses of equipment. Good level of understanding of basic General Health & Safety, Working at Heights, COSHH, CDM, Asbestos regulations
- Relevant qualifications e.g. City & Guilds / NVQ 2-3 ONC, OND, would be an advantage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan ahead
- Good literacy and numeracy.
- Able to prioritise work and manage their own time
- Basic level of computer literacy and knowledge of MS Office packages.
- Have the ability to work alone and in pairs and be able to use own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
- Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
- Buy back up to 3 days each year.
- Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.
- Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
- Access our in-house CBT therapist.
- Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
- State-of-the-art on-site gym.
- Access to our on-site physio.
- Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
- Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
- On-site staff shop.
- Access to on-site barber.
- Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
- Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.