Decorator

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for a conscientious and enthusiastic Decorator to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands‑on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Mountjoy Ltd is contracted to Fareham Borough Council to provide a maintenance and repair service to void properties and ad‑hoc improvements to occupied properties plus day‑to‑day responsive repairs arising throughout normal working hours and occasionally out of hours.

A wide variety of Painting and Decorating repairs in occupied homes, buildings and empty properties. The work will include all types of preparation, emulsion, gloss painting, wallpaper hanging, spray painting and Artex repairs.

• Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
• Ensure that the quality of work always meets the highest possible standards.
• Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
• Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
• Keep the customer up to date with progress and plans.
• Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non‑productive time wherever possible and reporting any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and/or Supervisor.
• Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
• Maintain tools, plant and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition and ensure you have the right tool for the trade you perform.
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary.
• Ask your Supervisor/Contract Manager for assistance when required.
• Be willing to work out of hours to the requirements of the client.
• Work within the Mountjoy group and assist other contracts as directed by the Contract Manager as and when the business dictates.
• Always maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition and report any defects to the Foreman/ Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Be an inclusive part of the team.

• Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide.
• Comfortable dealing with residents and representatives of Fareham BC, remaining professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining that the right repair is not necessarily the repair they want.
• Have an organised approach to meet the demands of Mountjoy and FBC in an effective and timely manner. Know when it is right to pull on resource and when you can act on your own.
• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
• Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them.
• Maintain good housekeeping in properties, ensuring all surfaces are covered when working and cleaning the work area and equipment at the end of each day.
• Understand Mountjoy’s processes and actively engage in our culture.
• Use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are always safe.
• Self‑manage and be self‑motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
• Use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.

• Have knowledge of residential Building Regulations.
• Plastering experience would be advantageous.
• Be able to silicon to a good standard.

• NVQ level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent.
• Full current driving licence.
• A DBS check is required before commencement of role.

Over 3 years trade experience, ideally in the residential repairs sector.