Painter and Decorator

De Vere Ltd.; Mortimer; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel estate is seeking a reliable Painter and Decorator to join their maintenance team. The role involves carrying out painting and decorating tasks to the highest standard, ensuring minimal disruption to guests. The successful candidate can expect a salary of £27,038, with benefits including free meals, use of leisure facilities, and additional perks for long service. This position is ideal for individuals with prior painting experience and a passion for quality workmanship.

Benefits

Free meals while on duty

Complimentary leisure facilities access

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner

Employee Assistance Programme for health support

Career progression opportunities

Colleague recognition programme

Company Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in painting and decorating required.
• Strong dedication to quality and prioritizing workload essential.
• Ability to carry out general maintenance tasks, supporting the team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating tasks within the hotel.
• Ensure minimum disruption to guests during work.
• Involve occasional general maintenance work.

Skills

Prior experience and knowledge of painting and decorating in a large scale venue

Dedication to working to a high standard

Good attention to detail

Experience of general maintenance tasks

Job description

De Vere Wokefield Estateset in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Painter and Decorator

We are looking for a reliable Painter and Decorator to join our in-house maintenance team at De Vere Wokefield Estate.

De Vere Wokefield Estate is a large estate with two hotel buildings including a historic mansion house, making it ideal for conferences, weddings, and events.

As a Painter & Decorator in the maintenance team you will carry out any painting and decorating tasks within the hotel to the highest standard. You’ll ensure minimum disruption to guests with the adequate provision of protection and warning signs and be safety conscious at all times with regards to yourself, guests and any staff in the vicinity. As part of the team, you will also be involved in general maintenance work from time to time.This role involves working 40 hours per week from 8am to 4.30pm over 5 days, to include weekends on a rota basis.

In return, the role offers a salary of £27,038 free meals while on duty in our colleague canteen, complimentary use of the leisure facilities and a paid days leave for your birthday to name just a few!

Your Skills & Experience

• Prior experience and knowledge of painting and decorating in a large scale venue
• Dedication to working to a high standard and the ability to prioritise your workload
• Good attention to detail and a can do attitude
• Experience of general maintenance tasks and a willingness to step in and support when required

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Painter and Decorator.

• £27,038 per year
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.