Painter

Ziron Environmental Services, Inc.; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service provider in Glenrothes is seeking a qualified Painter and Decorator to deliver high-quality maintenance and repair services across residential and commercial properties. The ideal candidate will possess a City and Guilds Certificate or equivalent and have hands-on experience in Ames Taping. This role emphasizes quality work, customer service, and the ability to effectively use technology for task management. A driving license for business use is also required, and applicants from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Employee benefits package with discounts

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a City and Guilds Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in Ames Taping is necessary.
• Demonstrated customer service skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide painting and decorating work across various properties.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs to a high standard.
• Use technologies for receiving work instructions and recording data.

Skills

Ability to carry out assigned work to standard

Ability to interpret instructions

Health & Safety awareness

Customer service awareness

Ames Taping Experience

Education

City and Guilds Certificate in Painting and Decorating or equivalent SVQ level 3

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 2 February 2026

Closing Date: Monday 26 January 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: TD4 - £31,085.49

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement in the section marked upload résumé. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details

To provide all aspects of Painting and Decorating work including maintenance, repairs, across the full range of domestic and non‑domestic properties, including the larger and higher quality work in public buildings, ensuring all such works are carried out in a manner that positively contributes to a high‑quality, responsive and cost‑effective service which meets service and customer expectations.

• City and Guilds Certificate in Painting and Decorating and/or equivalent SVQ level 3 attainment is essential; failure to provide certification will result in a withdrawal of any job offer.
• Ability to carry out assigned work to standard and speed reasonably expected from a qualified craftsperson in specified trade.
• Ability to interpret instructions from job ticket.
• Carry out full range of hand Ames taping processes to a high standard.
• To carry out all forms of maintenance and renewal work using a wide range of materials and components beyond small repairs and maintenance appropriate to trade.
• Company vehicle for business use only.

The Person

• City and Guilds Certificate in Painting and Decorating and/or equivalent SVQ level 3.
• Must have the ability to travel throughout Fife.
• Ames Taping Experience Is Essential.
• Post holder will be expected to use available technologies, e.g. handheld computer systems, for the receiving of work instructions, communications with supervisors and other appropriate personnel, and recording of data as defined and required by the service.
• Health & Safety awareness and understanding appropriate to role.
• Customer service awareness and focus.

We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently under‑represented within this type of work.

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