Decorator

Decorator

Pay: £20 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Yeovil/Somerset
Contract: 12-week temporary contract, with potential to move to a 6-month fixed-term
Benefits: Company van, uniform, PPE provided

About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Decorator to carry out high-quality decoration and tiling works across our properties. You will deliver excellent standards of workmanship, ensure customer satisfaction, and complete tasks efficiently using the correct materials and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out decoration and tiling works to our properties efficiently and to a high standard, following specifications and using correct products.
• Wash down and treat mould and damp in line with manufacturer guidelines, including external cleaning of windows, doors, soffits and fascias.
• Complete minor repairs to walls to enable tiling, and on external works carry out minor repairs to timber-framed windows, doors, porches, guttering and fascias.
• Manage your workload effectively, attend appointments within agreed timeslots and maintain strong communication with the scheduling team.
• Follow all health & safety legislation, policies and procedures, including safe use of equipment, PPE, COSHH, risk assessments and method statements.
• Complete work in the most cost-effective manner, pre-ordering materials when required and keeping customers informed of progress.
• Work collaboratively with the wider trade team, supporting colleagues where needed.
• Use a smartphone and tablet to record job information, progress updates, materials used and timesheets accurately.
• Attend meetings, training and take an active role in professional and personal development.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties relevant to the role.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• City & Guilds qualification in Tiling and/or Painting & Decorating (advanced craft level),
  or NVQ Level 2 in Tiling or Painting & Decorating,
  or equivalent time-served experience.
• Previous experience carrying out tiling and decorating within a housing organisation or contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of policies, procedures and technical requirements for repairs, tiling and redecoration work.
• Experience working as part of a trade team and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

How To Apply
If you’re interested in the role, please send your latest CV to harry.billingsley@servicecare.org.uk or call Harry on 01772 208966