Maintenance Painter & Grounds Lead for Youth Housing

The Beehive Project; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

Blue Light Discount Card

Birthday day off

Buy/bank holiday scheme

Sick pay

Varied hours

Job summary

The Beehive Project in Southampton is seeking a practical Painter, Decorator & Grounds Maintenance Person to maintain our properties across the area. You will carry out painting, decorating, minor repairs and garden upkeep to a good standard.

You must be able to organise your workload, work across sites and respect safeguarding while supporting young people in our facilities. A UK driving licence is highly desirable and enhanced DBS will be arranged.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in painting and decorating.
• Good practical maintenance skills.
• Experience with basic gardening and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and achieve a good-quality decorative finish.
• Comfortable carrying out minor repairs and general property maintenance.
• Good verbal and written English.
• Ability to organise and manage your own workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Reliable, punctual and proactive.
• Able to work respectfully within homes occupied by young people.
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Awareness of health and safety when working with tools, ladders, chemicals and decorating products.
• A full UK driving licence is highly desirable.
• Own transport would be desirable.
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS, which we can arrange at the company’s expense.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience within supported housing, social care, residential services or similar environments would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating.
• Prepare surfaces including filling, sanding, sealing and making good damaged areas.
• Paint walls, ceilings, doors, skirting boards, woodwork and communal areas.
• Carry out touch-up work and redecoration between residents where required.
• Assist with minor property repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Identify and report larger maintenance issues requiring specialist contractors.
• Help prepare bedrooms and properties ahead of new residents moving in.
• Maintain gardens and external areas across our properties.
• Cut grass and maintain lawns.
• Trim hedges, shrubs and overgrown vegetation.
• Carry out weeding and general garden maintenance.
• Clear leaves, rubbish and debris from gardens and outside areas.
• Keep entrances, pathways, bin areas and communal external spaces clean and presentable.
• Support seasonal maintenance of gardens and outdoor spaces.
• Ensure tools, paints and equipment are stored safely and securely.
• Work safely within properties occupied by young people and follow organisational safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Painting and decorating

Maintenance skills

Gardening and grounds maintenance

Organise workload

Work independently and in a team

English communication

Driving licence desirable

DBS willingness

Job description

The Beehive Project in Southampton is seeking a practical Painter, Decorator & Grounds Maintenance Person to maintain our properties across the area. You will carry out painting, decorating, minor repairs and garden upkeep to a good standard.

You must be able to organise your workload, work across sites and respect safeguarding while supporting young people in our facilities. A UK driving licence is highly desirable and enhanced DBS will be arranged.