Painter - 489595

Tayside Contracts; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

5 fixed public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Tayside Contracts is seeking a Painter to estimate painting works, assess risks and contribute to a works programme. You will prepare, paint and decorate internal and external structures using appropriate materials and techniques, including outdoor environments.

The role requires industry recognised painting qualifications and the ability to identify materials and paint systems, work in a small team and drive in Great Britain. A Category B licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Industry recognised painting and apprenticeship qualification.
• Ability to identify materials and paint systems.
• Experience in estimating time and material for painting works.
• Experience carrying out site-specific risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage painting works.
• Prepare, paint and decorate internal and external surfaces.
• Assess risks and assist in generating a works programme.
• Work within a small team and outdoors when required.

Skills

Painting experience

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Outdoor work

Education

Apprenticeship qualification

Job description

As a Painter you will manage and undertake estimation of painting works, assessing risks and assist in generating a works programme.

You will manage, prioritise and undertake the appropriate preparation, painting and decorating of various structures both internal and external using suitable materials, techniques and tools.

You will have experience of painting structures in an outdoor and indoor environment, using different types of paint and application methods. You will also have experience of providing estimates of time and material regarding painting works and have experience of carrying out site specific risk assessments.

You will have an industry recognised painting and apprenticeship qualification and the ability to:

• identify different materials and the corresponding paint system required
• work within a small team
• work outside

A Category B Driving Licence or equivalent entitlement to drive in Great Britain is essential.

Tayside Contracts is the collaborative operating arm of the three Councils in Tayside (our Constituent Councils):

• Angus Council
• Dundee City Council
• Perth & Kinross Council

We currently employ 2,559 people covering over 3,000 posts, working in more than 420 establishments across Tayside providing essential public services to the 420,000 residents in Tayside on behalf of the three councils.

Our services include catering, cleaning, roads maintenance, winter and emergency response, vehicle maintenance, quarry materials and a Signshop.

Our Vision is to be a high performing and expanding shared service: proud of what we do and chosen for how we do it'.

To support us to reach our vision, and strategic priorities outlined in our Business Plan , we have 4 key values:

• People
• Performance
• Partnership
• Perception

Our values are embedded within the culture of Tayside and outline who we need to be; how we need to act and behave, to achieve what we want for Tayside Contracts and our local communities.

Employee Benefits

Working with Tayside Contracts has its perks and employees have access to a fantastic range of employee benefits including:

• 28 days Annual Leave rising to 33 after 5 years service
• 5 fixed Public Holidays
• Additional Long Service Leave and Long Service Awards
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Local Government Pension Scheme (including 15.7% contribution by the employer and Ill Health Retirement Enhancements and Death in Service Benefits)
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVCs) Scheme
• Lifestyle Savings Discounts - giving you access to a range of discounts across UK major retailers
• Physical, financial and mental wellbeing support including access to an employee assistance programme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tay Valley Credit Union
• Corporate Fitness Membership Rate
• Supported Volunteering Policy
• Charity/Payroll Giving Scheme
• Annual Employee Awards
• Learning, Development and Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Working and Flexible Retirement Policies
• Family Friendly Policies