Painter - GLA16253

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City Building, an arm's-length organisation of Glasgow City Council, is seeking a skilled Painter to deliver high-quality internal and external painting across domestic properties within the Operations division.

You will hold an SVQ in Painting and Decorating and demonstrate a customer-focused, proactive approach. A full UK driving licence is essential; the role runs for up to six months as a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experienced Painter with an SVQ in Painting and Decorating.
• Customer-focused and proactive approach.
• Ability to use initiative to resolve issues promptly.
• Strong communication and teamwork with other trades.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake painting and decorating maintenance works including internal and external painting of domestic properties, varnishing and sealing finishes, surface preparation, minor plaster patching, and application of specialist coatings.
• Carry out works from start to completion, providing excellent customer service to tenants and clients.
• Collaborate with other trades to ensure successful completion within agreed timescales.
• Adhere to building standards and health and safety legislation; maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Customer-focused

Proactive

Strong communicator

Driving licence

Initiative

Education

SVQ in Painting and Decorating

Job description

Company: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION

City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group’s citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations.

City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around 200 people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.

Our accreditations include, ISO45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2015. We currently hold Investors in Young People Platinum award, an award we are immensely proud of as it recognises our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base.

• As a City Building employee, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent annual leave, and access to the Strathclyde Pension Fund.
• You will also benefit from wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym membership, supporting a positive and healthy work life balance.

About the Role

The Painter is a valued member of the Operations division, delivering a high-quality service to our clients.

As a Painter you will undertake various painting and decorating maintenance works including as internal and external painting of domestic properties, varnishing and sealing finishes, surface preparation, minor plaster patching prior to decoration, and application of specialist coatings where required.

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out works from start to completion, providing excellent customer service to tenants and clients throughout. This position may require collaboration with other trades to ensure the successful completion of property maintenance works within agreed timescales.

The successful candidate must adhere to all relevant building standards and health and safety legislation, ensuring work is carried out safely and respectfully within tenants’ homes. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment is essential.

This position is fixed-term for period up to 6 months.

What You Will Bring

You will be an experienced Painter with an SVQ in Painting and Decorating.

As the Painter you will demonstrate a customer-focused and proactive approach, representing City Building professionally while delivering excellent standards of service.

You will have the ability to use your initiative to resolve issues promptly, whilst also contributing effectively as part of a multi‑trade team when required.

You will be a strong communicator as you will regularly liaise with your manager and the team about access issues, delays, or other challenges. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Please refer to the role profile for more information.