Painter and Decorator

Job Description

Planning and Organising

The role involves planning and organising a wide range of painting and decorating tasks, both internal and external, as instructed by management. Responsibilities include carrying out preparation work such as making walls good prior to decoration, completing minor repairs to surfaces and structures, and undertaking additional minor repair works as needed. The position requires the safe and effective use of all relevant tools, equipment, and access apparatus in line with safety guidelines, alongside erecting access equipment, plant, and temporary screening when required to protect both the environment and people, in accordance with current Health & Safety standards. The individual will be responsible for monitoring decorating material stock levels and requesting replenishment as necessary, as well as performing all aspects of painting and decorating, including the removal of paint using appropriate equipment. Duties also include preparing work areas for decoration, which may involve safely moving heavy items such as fridges, filing cabinets, and tables. The role requires the ability to interpret and work from instructions, drawings, and specifications relevant to the trade without supervision. Additionally, the individual must be fully conversant with, qualified to use, and able to maintain all relevant hand and power tools and workshop equipment safely and effectively, consistently delivering a high standard of workmanship as directed by the team leader or works supervisor.

Main duties

The main duties of this role include responding promptly to verbal, written, and reactive tasks, and carrying out all painting and decorating work to a high standard while providing support and input into projects as required. The individual must notify their line manager of any complaints or discrepancies and ensure all works are completed within the approved budget. Painting and decorating equipment must be utilised efficiently, kept clean, and reused wherever practical to avoid unnecessary wastage. The role also requires attending site inductions, reading and understanding the site file, and signing all relevant receipt pages to confirm adherence to specified method statements and risk assessments. The individual must attend training courses in line with Mitie's QHSE policies and procedures and complete all painting and decorating tasks in a safe manner, wearing all required PPE at all times to minimise risk to themselves and others. Uniforms, safety boots, and name badges must be worn at all times. Accurate time sheets must be completed and submitted promptly, and local procedures must be implemented and followed as they are issued. Additionally, the role involves liaising with site management and key personnel regarding building-related issues.

Qualifications

The role requires candidates to hold a recognised qualification or have a minimum of three years of checkable experience in painting, with a full driving licence preferred but not essential. It is also preferable for applicants to have completed a recognised apprenticeship. The successful candidate must be organised, able to meet deadlines, self-motivated, and a strong team player. They should be conversant with relevant legislation and compliance requirements and possess good knowledge of all aspects of Health and Safety. The role also demands strong motivational skills, a positive “can-do” attitude, and excellent customer service abilities. Additionally, the individual must be capable of carrying out all duties associated with the role of a painter and decorator.

Responsibilities

Planning and organising a wide range of painting and decorating tasks, both internal and external; carrying out preparation work such as making walls good prior to decoration; completing minor repairs to surfaces and structures; using tools, equipment, and access apparatus safely; erecting access equipment, plant, and temporary screening; monitoring decorating material stock levels; removing paint using appropriate equipment; preparing work areas for decoration; interpreting instructions, drawings, and specifications; responding promptly to verbal, written, and reactive tasks; carrying out painting and decorating work to a high standard; notifying line manager of complaints or discrepancies; ensuring works are completed within the approved budget; attending site inductions and reading the site file; attending training courses; completing accurate time sheets; liaising with site management and key personnel

Requirements

recognised qualification or a minimum of three years of checkable experience in painting; organised; able to meet deadlines; self-motivated; strong team player; conversant with relevant legislation and compliance requirements; good knowledge of all aspects of Health and Safety; strong motivational skills; positive can-do attitude; excellent customer service abilities; capable of carrying out all duties associated with the role of a painter and decorator

Nice to have

full driving licence; completed a recognised apprenticeship

Benefits

Pension; Life Assurance; Cycle to Work Scheme; Employee Shares Schemes; Salary Finance Options; Holiday; flexible benefits scheme; virtual GP; financial wellbeing assistance; access to flexible benefits platform Choices; dental insurance; dining cards; coffee clubs; buying technology products; high street discounts; save-as-you-earn scheme; Mitie Matching Share Plan; Mitie Stars; training and development