Painter / Decorator

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Penrith; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Painter/Decorator, where you will enhance guest experiences through high-quality decoration in lodges and facilities. This role requires flexibility and teamwork, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high standards. Enjoy a range of benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Free leisure facilities

Discounted breaks

20% discount in restaurants and retail outlets

Qualifications

• Trade experience and technical knowledge are essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking planned painting and completing reactive work orders.
• Working within the Technical Services Maintenance team.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Painting & Decorating

Tools

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)

Job description

From fixing faults to replacing items, joining our Technical Services team means you can be a superhero for families during their break. The dedicated team provides a speedy response to any service breakdown while delivering excellent care, so our guests can relax knowing they’re being taken care of.

PAINTER / DECORATOR | £14.87 per hour

In this role, you will undertake planned decoration to accommodation lodges and central building facilities, with the flexibility to fulfill reactive decorating work orders on a daily basis. This role will be fully integrated within the maintenance team, ensuring guest standards are constantly improved.

Responsibilities Will Include

1. Undertaking planned painting, working to an agreed programme of works within accommodation units on changeover days.
2. Ensuring works are sequenced to allow surfaces to be suitably dry for arriving guests to use the accommodation.
3. Working within and as part of the Technical Services Maintenance team, collaborating closely with the Accommodation Services teams.
4. Working within central facilities out of trading hours, with flexibility for early mornings or night shifts, depending on trading unit requirements.
5. Completing reactive work orders within the specified time frames.

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, as you will regularly interact with colleagues and guests. Trade experience and technical knowledge are essential.

Please note that to apply, you must reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), as public transport options are limited. Please consult the provided link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey.

Hours of Work

You will be contracted to work 64 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis, with varying days and hours each week, but always meeting your contracted hours. The role includes working on public/bank holidays, Christmas, and New Year on a rota basis.

About You

Essential requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Painting & Decorating (6707-33) or equivalent experience.
• Qualified and experienced in erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms.
• Proven ability to complete works to a high standard.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Current full UK Driving Licence.

Additional Skills:

• Applying hangings to walls and ceilings.
• Producing specialist architectural finishes.
• Preparing surfaces for decoration.
• Applying paint systems by brush and roller.
• Applying and creating colour.

Desirable:

• Experience in a dynamic organization.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Qualified and experienced in the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP).

Benefits

Center Parcs offers a range of benefits, including:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Recognition and Reward Scheme with vouchers
• Free leisure facilities
• Discounted breaks
• 20% discount in restaurants and retail outlets
• Access to retail and leisure discounts via Perks at Work
• Employee Assistance Program for support on various matters
• Opportunities for career development and external qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, we look forward to your application.

Closing date: 27th May 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews: 2nd June 2025

Please apply early, as the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received.

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At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are also a Disability Confident Employer and support reasonable adjustments during the application process.