Painter/Decorator/Minor plastering - INTERNAL ONLY

What will you be doing?

Carry out painting and decorating work as specified to Council housing stock to unoccupied properties.

Complete Internal or external decorating to domestic Council properties to a high standard.

Work off ladders scaffolds or ‘Cherry Picker’ as required and to be aware of all hazards involved, when at working heights.

Be conversant with COSHH regulations and able to implement safety recommendation required.

Deliver a fast, efficient service to a high standard.

Ability to identify harmful substances, for example Asbestos bearing Materials and MDF. 

About you

We are looking for an experienced painter decorator with the skills to prepare the surfaces to be decorated, including minor plaster repairs, decorate using both water and oil based paints and making good after works are completed. You will need to be used to working in a clean and workmanlike manner, to a high standard and to strict deadlines.

You should be used to working in empty properties and alone where necessary. You may be required to work off ladders, work platforms, steps etc. so experience of this would be an advantage, but training will be provided if necessary.

Knowledge of COSHH regulations would be an advantage, but again training will be provided if required.

Our benefits

We offer:

• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

About us

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.

Our priorities are:

• helping people live active fulfilled lives
• caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
• enabling a thriving and successful economy
• leading on a green and sustainable environment
• ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
• providing modern public services

Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

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