We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Painter & Decorator on a temporary two-month contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the hourly rate of pay being £18 to £20 per hour via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate must have experience of carrying out Painting & Decorating within domestic and social housing. The candidate must also hold a full UK Driving License, with access to own vehicle and handheld equipment/tools.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carry out a programme of planned Painting & Decorating tasks within kitchen and bathrooms for tenanted social housing properties

• Provide a high level of customer service to tenants at all times, working both independently and as part of a team

• Conducting day-to-day tasks to a high standard, including:

• Stripping off old wallpaper and/or paint

• Prepare surfaces with primer and undercoat

• Mix paints by hand and/or using colour-matching equipment

• Fill holes and cracks, ensuring surfaces are level

• Apply paints and hang wallpapers

• Measure surfaces to work out materials required

Experience and Skills required:

• Carrying out Painting & Decorating within domestic and social housing

• Minimum NVQ L2 Painting and Decorating

• This is a programme team specialising in bathroom fitting so associated tasks like tiling, grouting, plaster patching and other associated carpentry skills would be useful

Working hours:

• 40 hours per week

• Monday to Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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