Vacancy Details

Description

GO7 £29,269 - £30,825 per annum

Full time, 37 hours per week

Permanent

Job Description:

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking three skilled and dedicated Painters & Decorators to join our Responsive & Planned Repairs Team. The successful candidates will be responsible for emergency repairs, general repairs, and planned maintenance for tenanted properties within the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

•           Painting & Decorating: Carry out day-to-day painting and decorating maintenance and refurbishment works in tenanted properties, including preparatory work, undercoating, and glossing.

•           Project Coordination: Undertake new installation works and remedial repairs as required.

•           Multi-Skilled Tasks: Perform a range of cross-trade multi-skilling tasks as needed.

•           Documentation: Accurately complete all related paperwork and electronic documentation.

•           Mentorship: Mentor apprentices, trainees, or other employees as assigned, and participate in training and development programs.

•           Resource Management: Maintain a stock of materials and equipment within the provided Council vehicle.

•           Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all work complies with current health and safety regulations and standards.

•           Customer Communication: Work within the pre-allocated appointment system, liaise directly with tenants, planners, site agents, and managers to ensure effective coordination of appointments.

•           Diagnostic Work: Carry out pre-inspection and diagnostic work to complete repairs efficiently.

•           Problem Solving: Make decisions on repair requirements and seek advice for issues not identified in original orders.

•           Additional Duties: Perform other relevant duties as directed by the site agent or manager.

Requirements:

•           Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds in Painting and Decorating. A full valid driving licence is essential.

•           Experience: Proven experience in painting and decorating maintenance work, particularly in tenanted residential properties.

•           Skills: Competency in a range of multi-skilling disciplines, excellent customer care, and commitment to health and safety.

•           Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, including in Welsh (desirable).

Desirable:

•           Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced City and Guilds in Painting and Decorating, current CSCS Card.

•           Professional Development: Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up-to-date with industry best practices.

Benefits:

•           Competitive salary

•           Generous leave entitlement

•           Pension scheme

•           Opportunities for professional development and training

•           Supportive and collaborative working environment

As the role requires you to interact with our Contract Holders, you will be expected to have excellent verbal communication and customer service with a positive approach and a can do attitude.

If you meet, the requirements outlined above and are looking for a new challenge in a supportive and rewarding environment, you are a motivated and skilled professional with a passion for maintaining high standards of painting and decorating for our Contract Holders, we would love to hear from you we would. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

For further enquiries about the role, please contact Aled T Jones Responsive & Planned Repairs Team Leader on 01978 315530, or by email: AledT.Jones@wrexham.gov.uk

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.