Painter and Decorator

£20 - £22 PAYE

Islington, London

Contract

The Role:

• To carry out full duties associated with the trade of a Painter and Decorator for the repairs service including:
• Strip and prepare general surfaces as required to allow for renewal of decorative finishes including woodwork and metalwork.
• Hang lining and decorative wall and ceiling coverings.
• Repair patches to ceiling and walls to enable application of decorative finishes.
• To assist with and carry out other small work requiring skills other than the trade, including:
• Transport to site and erect easy desk scaffolding to be used by others to carry out work later return and safety dismantle and remove.
• Complete daily pro forms and other forms and provide simple reports as required.
• Clear away own building materials where required.
• Take responsibility for the health and safety activities applicable to the post as set out in the Homes for Haringey policy statements.

The Candidate:

• Must possess working knowledge of painting, decorating and paper-hanging.
• Must possess a working knowledge of site safety and how it affects working practices in relationship to yourself and other persons.
• Minimum 3 years experience.
• Essential - Trade apprenticeship and/or formal qualifications e.g. C&G, NVQ Level 2.
• Hold a current CSCS card.
• Awareness of working to promote equality of access to a service within a diverse community.
• Awareness of Health & Safety.
• Ability to carry out repair work in other trades.
• Must be willing and able to carry out own labouring.
• Must be willing to deal sympathetically with tenant's questions.
• Literacy/Numeric able to complete time-sheets and basic forms and reports.
• Ability to ensure protection of tenant's property.
• Able to consistently produce work to an acceptable quality standard and output level.
• Able to work off ladders and scaffolding as required.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications or call us on .

Please include "Painter and Decorator Application" in the subject line