Mobile Painter & Decorator

TN United Kingdom; Crewe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Painter & Decorator in Crewe! This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for various painting and decorating tasks, from applying finishes to preparing surfaces. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of benefits designed to support your professional development and wellbeing. If you're ready to kickstart your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Life cover of 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Two CSR days per year

Opportunities for professional development and training

Employee referral rewards

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Mental wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Reliable and professional at all times.
• Ability to follow set procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out efficient and cost-effective painting and decorating work.
• Prepare surfaces and apply various paint products according to specifications.
• Participate in apprentice training and ensure work quality meets standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Education records for the last 5 years

Job description

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Job Title: Apprentice Painter & Decorator

EQUANS is looking for an Apprentice Painter & Decorator to join our team in Crewe on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The individual must be reliable and professional at all times, providing education, qualification, and employment records for the last 5 years. Effective communication skills are essential, along with the ability to deal with internal and external customers at all levels. The candidate should be able to work independently while following set procedures, possess good time management and organizational skills, and demonstrate flexibility in working patterns.

Responsibilities:

1. Carry out efficient and cost-effective painting and decorating work as instructed.
2. Burn off existing paintwork and prepare surfaces by rubbing down and filling as necessary for a smooth finish.
3. Apply various paint products, including primer, undercoat, and gloss, using brushes and rollers on walls, ceilings, doors, and timber sections according to specifications and manufacturer instructions.
4. Remove existing wall coverings by steaming or scraping to prepare surfaces for new wallpaper.
5. Wallpaper walls and ceilings following design specifications and manufacturer instructions.
6. Apply spray finishes to walls and ceilings as per specifications.
7. Prepare and apply finishes such as varnish, sealer, bitumen, lead, or stain as needed.
8. Apply emulsion, eggshell, and masonry paints according to instructions.
9. Perform tasks within the Painting and Decorating craft as directed by team leaders or management.
10. Complete and submit documentation promptly.
11. Ensure work quality meets standards and is fit for purpose.
12. Participate in apprentice training.
13. Perform other duties as instructed by the Minor Works Team Leader - Painting.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus, and benefits including:

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Life cover of 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Two CSR days per year
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Employee referral rewards
• Access to employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing resources

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work on ladders and scaffolding safely.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and in various weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Good communication skills with clients and the public.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed.

About Us:

EQUANS is a global leader in energy services with nearly , employees across more than 50 countries, and an annual turnover exceeding 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, with expertise in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy, and decentralised renewables.

Our 13,000 employees in the UK & Ireland help organizations transition to net zero and embrace digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is part of the Bouygues group.

Next Steps:

If interested, please register, apply, and track your application through our portal. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace where everyone is supported and encouraged to be their true selves. Join our networks like WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, and the Disability Network.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We do not offer relocation packages. Some roles may require a Disclosure check.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team manages this recruitment; agency involvement is not required.