Painter/Decorator - Maintenance Operative

Retirement Villages Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday leave

Rewards schemes

Volunteering and wellbeing days

Zusammenfassung

Retirement Villages Group is expanding its Property Maintenance Team and seeks skilled Painters & Decorators to maintain and improve our retirement villages. You will deliver high-quality internal and external painting, decorating, and light maintenance, planning work efficiently and ensuring value for money.

You will operate safely in line with procedures and health & safety regulations, communicate with residents and colleagues, and take pride in representing our values on every task.

Qualifikationen

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating or equivalent.
• Proven experience in residential or care environments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and decorate a wide range of surfaces using brushes, rollers, and other tools.
• Undertake maintenance and remedial works as directed.
• Safely erect ladders and scaffolds while protecting work areas.
• Work collaboratively with team members and site staff to minimise resident disruption.
• Inspect work for quality, compliance and safety and address issues proactively.
• Support health & safety best practices and uphold safety culture.

Kenntnisse

Painting & Decorating

Health & Safety

Customer-focused

Time management

Communication

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 2

Jobbeschreibung

Here at Retirement Villages Group, we are expanding our Property Maintenance Team and are on the lookout for skilled and passionate Painters & Decorators to be part of our journey. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining and improving our beautiful communities, ensuring every project reflects value for money, professionalism, and excellence.

About the Role

As a Painter & Decorator, you will:

• Deliver high-quality internal and external painting, decorating, and light maintenance work across our retirement villages
• Plan and carry out work efficiently, minimising waste and ensuring value for money
• Operate safely and in accordance with company procedures and health & safety regulations
• Take pride in your work and represent our values with every task you undertake.
• Ensure excellent communication with residents, colleagues, and managers
• Maintain tools, materials, and company vehicles to a high standard

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate a wide range of surfaces using appropriate tools and methods (e.g., brushes, rollers, wallpapering)
• Undertake minor maintenance and remedial works as directed
• Safely erect ladders and tower scaffolds, protecting work areas and maintaining clean, tidy environments
• Work collaboratively with team members and site staff to ensure minimal disruption to residents
• Regularly inspect work for quality, compliance, and safety, addressing any issues proactively
• Support health & safety best practices and contribute to a culture of safety awareness

The Ideal Candidate

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Painting & Decorating (or a related trade)
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within residential or care environments
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to health & safety and quality standards

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven team creating beautiful, safe environments for older adults
• Work in a respectful, professional, and supportive culture
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Use of well-maintained tools, vehicles, and materials
• Opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking organisation that values its people

In return we offer a number of benefits including, Pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, birthday leave, rewards schemes, volunteering and wellbeing days and much more!