Painter and Decorator

Belfast Zoo; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Belfast City Council is seeking a skilled painter and decorator to join the Property Maintenance Operation, undertaking painting and decorating tasks within council buildings, alone or as part of a team. The role sits within the Property and Projects Department, which manages capital investment and regeneration projects.

The council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants.

Responsibilities

• Undertake painting and decorating work within the Property Maintenance Operation, either individually or as part of a team.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Job description

Responsible to the Working Trades & Services Supervisor (Fabric) or other appropriate officer to undertake relevant painting and decorating work within the Property Maintenance Operation, either individually or as part of a team.

As females arecurrently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast CityCouncil, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

And as young people(people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minorityethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council,applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of ourcommitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme(GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Councilis an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications foremployment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

About the department

TheProperty and Projects Departmentoverseesthe council’s capital investment programmes, which include more than200 live projects valued at over £200 million. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Management Unit– Operating thePortfolio Office, ensuring the effective delivery of capital projects.
• Estates Management Unit– Managing council land, property assets, andinvestment portfolios, supporting urban regeneration.
• Programme Delivery Unit – Leading the design, construction, and delivery ofphysical regeneration projects.
• Property Maintenance Unit– Ensuring council buildings remainlegally compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.

This department plays apivotal role in shaping Belfast’s built environment, ensuring council assets arestrategically developed and maintainedto support the city’s growth.

£25,614 - £26,427 per annum (pro rata to hours worked) plus night rate, where appropriate