Painter and Decorator

Shaw Healthcare is recruiting for Painter and Decorator to cover our 4 care services in the Bristol region.

Location: Bristol, travel to services in the region is required – mileage will be paid

Hourly Rate: £17.50 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to extend.

• To provide an effective and reliable planned and reactive painting and decorating service to the organisation’s portfolio of care homes across Bristol. Primarily in Nailsea, with the opportunity for further work in Hartcliffe, Southmead and Brentry.
• To work closely with the Building Surveyor and provide a professional decorating service using own initiative to programme and deliver a high standard service and ensure it is carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, company policies and any other relevant legislation covering safety within the workplace.

• Carry out pre-inspections with Care home Service Managers, Regional Operations team, Building Surveyors to determine the extent of the internal and external painting and decoration required.
• To determine the most cost-effective preparation and application of decorative products.
• Carry out a range of external and internal painting and redecoration tasks within occupied and unoccupied communal areas of the homes, ensuring a durable and quality finish.
• Prepare and clean surfaces using hand and power tools using the appropriate methods.
• Mix and thin paint to obtain the desired colour and texture as necessary.
• Apply paint and other materials, such as, stains, lacquers, enamel, oil-based paints, varnish, metal coatings or fire-retardant paints using brushes, rollers or spray equipment whilst following manufacturers guidelines.
• To self-manage and audit all works carried out in agreement with the Building Surveyor or Facilities Manager.
• To carry out all necessary administrative work, such as, keeping accurate and timely records of all work undertaken.
• To ensure that all timesheets are completed and handed to the Building Surveyor or finance team prior to the final week of the month.
• To ensure all claimable expenses are noted and recorded and passed to the Building Surveyor, Facilities Manager or finance team prior to the final week of the month.
• Liaise and work closely with all Service Managers whilst providing technical advice where required.

• City & Guilds part III or NVQ level 2/3 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent.
• Experience of using hand and power tools.
• Holds a full and valid driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Have the ability to plan and organise painting and decorating works/projects.
• Be able to work efficiently, effectively, diligently and courteously without constant supervision.
• Ability to work at heights safely and effectively.