Job Description

We are working closely alongside a local authority in North Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Painter and Decorator on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £17.94 - £24.72 per hour

Summary:

North Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced and skilled Painter and Decorator to join the housing maintenance team, supporting the upkeep and preparation of temporary accommodation and domestic council properties across the Kettering and Corby areas. The role requires practical knowledge of mould treatment, asbestos awareness, health and safety procedures, and experience working within social housing environments.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out painting and decorating work to a high standard in domestic council properties.
• Undertake mould treatment in domestic properties and help prepare accommodation for occupancy.
• Identify potential hazards and harmful materials, including asbestos-containing materials and MDF, and follow the appropriate safety procedures.
• Drive council vehicles weighing under 3.5 tonnes for business purposes and travel between properties as required.
• Follow relevant health and safety policies and procedures when handling materials, equipment and treatment products.

Qualifications:

• NVQ qualification in Painting and Decorating or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• A valid Asbestos Awareness Certificate is essential.

Essentials:

• At least 24 months of hands-on experience working as a qualified Painter and Decorator.
• Demonstrable experience carrying out painting and decorating work within social housing or domestic council properties.
• Knowledge and practical experience of mould treatment in domestic properties.
• Experience of painting and decorating within social housing.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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