Decorating Repairs Support Technician 12m FTC
Decorating Repairs Support Technician 12m FTC
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Decorating Repairs & Support Technicianwith a strong multitrade skillset to undertake reactive decoration works on both internal and external areas of our properties. In this role you will also be responsible for minor maintenance and repair work ensuring all tasks are carried out efficiently and to a high standard.
This role is a 12month FTC covering longterm sick leave within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out internal and external painting and decorating tasks as required.
- Prepare walls and surfaces ensuring they are ready for decoration.
- Minor repair work to surfaces and structures before painting.
- Use relevant tools and equipment safely and effectively.
- Erect and safely use access equipment including ladders and scaffolding.
- Undertake plastering tasks including mixing and applying coats of plaster cement and render.
- Carry out plasterboard installation including measuring marking cutting and securing panels.
- Conduct minor carpentry and plumbing repairs when needed.
- Assist with additional daytoday maintenance tasks beyond decorating.
- Monitor and manage decorating materials ensuring timely stock replenishment.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and external service providers to deliver excellent service.
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation including carrying out risk assessments and method statements.
- Identify and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce repair costs.
What Were Looking For:
- Recognised qualification (NVQ/BTEC) in Painting & Decorating or a minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience.
- Strong multitrade skills including plastering minor carpentry and plumbing.
- Proven ability to provide highquality customerfocused service.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of issues.
- Physical fitness to safely use ladders and scaffolding.
- General understanding of all trade works and best practices.
- Health & Safety awareness relevant to the role including risk assessments.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Adaptable flexible and a strong team player.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Full valid UK driving licence.
Preferred Criteria:
- Experience working in both public and private sector housing.
- Understanding of CITB industry health and safety standards.
Application Process:
To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience align with the essential and desired criteria for this role as shown in the job description. The job description is available to download. You can find it byscrolling to the bottom of the advert live on our website.
Shortlisting will be conducted based on these criteria and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.
For any queries about this vacancy please email and we will respond as soon as possible.
About us
We are Paradigm Housing Group.
We manage more than 17000 homes across the South East.
We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford.
As a charity the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for residents.
We are a Best Companies twostar accredited organisation in recognition of our high employee engagement and commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We are clearly focused on the delivery of our fiveyear corporate plan with ambitious and challenging objectives including delivering one of the sectors largest digital transformation programmes improving our environment and sustainability targets and delivering more quality homes to people who need them.
Our benefits
- Holidays 25 days rising to 30 with length of service 30 days starting for senior roles) plus an extra three paid days off between Christmas and New Year and the opportunity to buy up to another five days.
- Pension scheme: a defined contribution scheme with employer contributions of 7.5 or 9.5 depending on the employees contribution rate.
- Car leasing scheme.
- Annual bonus potential.
- 1 paid professional subscription per year.
- Family friendly policies including generous paternity maternity shared parental and adoption leave sabbaticals and more.
- Health cash plan worth over 1800 per year. Includes dental optical prescriptions and flu jabs physiotherapy chiropractic therapy reflexology Sports massage and more.
- Hybrid working for many roles.
- Up to three paid Giving Back (volunteer) Days a year.
- Modern collaborative offices with free parking and charging points for electric vehicles.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Social events such as quiz nights Christmas Party Summer BBQ.
Our Vision
We provide excellent services to customers.
And build new homes to help more people.
We make sure our homes are safe and sustainable.
And strive to do more by making the most of our resources.
Working For Us
Our Values
Safer Together
Driving Improvement
Working As One
Acting Thoughtfully
Being Clear
Please note that customer facing roles may be subject to a DBS check.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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