Annual salary: up to £38,033.26
Painter & Decorator
Location: Leeds
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 42.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,033.26 per annum plus company van and fuel card
We are seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our Leeds team, carrying out high-quality repairs and maintenance work within residential properties. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that values quality workmanship, customer service and professional development.
Working across Leeds and the surrounding areas, you will be responsible for delivering painting and decorating works within occupied and void properties. You will play a key role in damp and mould remediation projects, ensuring homes are maintained to a high standard while providing excellent service to residents.
About the Role:
Undertake painting and decorating repairs and maintenance works
Support damp and mould remediation programmes
Replace ceiling tiles and associated decorative finishes where required
Ensure effective and efficient use of materials and products
Complete work to a high standard and within agreed timescales
Use a PDA to receive and complete work orders
Maintain company vehicle, tools and equipment responsibly
Deliver excellent customer service when working within residents' homes
Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies
Key Criteria:
City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Painting & Decorating
Proven experience working within a Painting & Decorating trade environment
Experience of working with damp and mould issues
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
Strong communication and customer service skills
Desirable:
Experience within social housing or property maintenance
Additional trade skills including Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Damp Proof Coursing, Glazing, Plastering, Plumbing or Tiling
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (4 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
Cycle to Work Scheme
Share save scheme
Recognition and long service awards
Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
Learning and development opportunities
Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
Occupational health support
Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
Company Sick Pay
Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
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