Painter - 101225 - Mobile Work

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is looking for a painter and decorator to join their in-house trades team. The role involves providing repairs across their housing portfolio, including both internal and external surfaces. The successful candidate must have experience in all aspects of painting, a full driving licence, and a willingness to participate in out-of-hours services. The position offers benefits such as flexible working arrangements, annual leave, and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Necessary skills and knowledge in all aspects of painting and decorating.
• Experience in providing repairs and maintenance services.

Responsibilities

• Join the in-house trades team and provide repairs across the housing portfolio.
• Participate in out-of-hours/standby service.

Skills

Painting preparation

Wallpaper hanging

Finishing internal and external surfaces

Full driving licence

Job description

Stirling Council is looking to recruit a painter and decorator to join our in-house trades team.

We provide a repairs and maintenance service across our housing portfolio, including work on void properties, capital investment, refurbishment, and adaptations. The successful candidate must have the necessary skills, experience, and knowledge in all aspects of painting and decorating, including wallpaper hanging, painting preparation, and finishing both internal and external surfaces. A full driving licence is required, and the candidate should be prepared to participate in an out-of-hours/standby service.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check. If your application progresses after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

All disclosures and PVGs are processed via the Disclosure Scotland online service. Please apply for a Basic Disclosure using the link https://basic.apply.disclosure.scot/. Once you receive your Basic Disclosure certificate, please take a photo and email it to [e-mail] to confirm your disclosure.

We welcome applications from candidates regardless of age (note restrictions for Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Benefits include:

1. 30 days of annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
2. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office and remote work. We support flexible working to help balance your career and personal life.
3. Biennial incremental progression until reaching the top of the pay scale
4. Up to 6 months of full sick pay and 6 months of half pay, dependent on length of service
5. Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
6. Access to Health & Wellbeing support
7. Ongoing learning and development opportunities