Painter and Decorator

Painter/Decorator

Position: Painter Decorator
Rate of Pay: £15.84 per hour PAYE / £21.38 per hour Umbrella.
Recruiter: Opus People Solutions, on behalf of our client
Location: Fleming Road Depot, Corby, NN17 4SW
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contract: 3-month ongoing temporary basis
About the Role

Opus People Solutions on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to recruit an experience, skilled and versatile Painter/Decorator to join the team. The role is crucial to ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of temporary accommodation, helping to prepare and sustain housing units for occupancy. As a Painter/Decorator your main role is to carry out Painting and decorating to high standard within empty Council properties throughout the Kettering & Corby Areas. This will include minor plastering works, filling and striping wallpaper when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Painting and decorating work as specified to Council housing stock to unoccupied properties. Plumbing
• Internal or external decorating to Council properties Domestic to a high standard.
• To work off ladders scaffolds or 'Cherry Picker' as required and to be aware of all hazards involved, when at working heights.
• Ability to identify harmful substances for example Asbestos bearing Materials and MDF.
• To have current driving licences and have experience driving commercial vehicle under 3.5 tonnes.

• Drive NNC vehicles for business use and travel between locations as required.

Essential Requirements
Qualifications:

• NVQ qualification in Painting and Decorating.
• Certificate awarding Asbestos Awareness.

Experience:

• 24 months of hands-on experience as a qualified Painter & Decorator.
• Experience with interiors of older buildings and structures.

Driving:

• Full, clean UK driving licence.

• Access to own vehicle for commuting and occasional business use.