Void Painter

Bristol City Council; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Council's Void repairs team is seeking a Painter to undertake painting and decorating in empty council homes, delivering high-quality finishes and excellent customer service to tenants. This role is full-time and permanent, offering opportunities to build skills within a supportive council environment.

The role requires a full UK driving license, solid painting skills, strong health and safety knowledge, and the ability to communicate in English (or via a BSL interpreter).

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is required.
• Relevant professional painting skills, knowledge and experience.
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Ability to operate a PDA.
• Ability to communicate with residents in English, or via a BSL interpreter.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating in vacant council homes to a professional standard.
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants.
• Contribute to improving void turnaround times and customer satisfaction.
• Work in a fast-paced void refurbishment team with strong communication.

Skills

Painting skills

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety knowledge

PDA operation

English/BSL communication

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Full Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bristol City Councils Void repairs team as a Painter. Bristol City Council is responsible for carrying out repairs and refurbishments to over 28,000 homes across the city of Bristol. Ensuring we provide great customer service and good quality homes for the residents of Bristol is at the heart of what we do. We are looking to fill vacancies in our void refurbishment teams.

What will I be doing?

The role will involve carrying out all aspects of Painting and decorating, within empty council homes. You will ensure work is carried out to a good professional standard and provide excellent customer service for tenants. Helping to contribute to departmental goals of improving void turnaround times and achieving customer satisfaction. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude. Experience of working within in the construction industry and trade knowledge are essential for this role.

What will I need?

• You will need a full UK driving license.
• Relevant professional Painting skills, Knowledge and experience.
• Good knowledge of health and safety/safe working practises.
• Ability to operate a PDA.
• The ability to converse with citizens and provide advice in accurate spoken English, or through a BSL interpreter.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

We're a Disability Confident employer

Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Additional Information

If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact Ian Williams Void trade manager [e-mail] Tel:[phone].

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.