Painter

OneStaff; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression to leadership

Work vehicle may be available

Job summary

OneStaff in Invercargill, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced, trade-qualified painter/decorator or seasoned brush hand for residential and commercial worksites. You will handle surface preparation, roller and brush application, and interact with clients to achieve great results.

This temp-to-perm opportunity offers potential leadership progression; a work vehicle may be available for the right candidate, and rates are based on experience and skillset.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified or experienced painter/decorator is preferred.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Commitment to safe work practices and high workmanship standards.
• Foreman experience is advantageous for progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting.
• Apply roller and brush finishes.
• Lead a small team where capable.
• Carry out painting and decorating tasks as required.
• Engage with customers and team members to ensure quality.

Skills

Trade qualified

Tools of trade

Reliability

Workmanship & safety

Foreman potential

Client interaction

Pre-employment screening

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

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These roles is for an experienced, ideally trade qualified, painter/Decorator or experienced Brush Hand and will involve working on various worksites. The work includes surface prep, roller and brush work, and other associated tasks, including interacting with clients to achieve a great result.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and be living in NZ to be considered for this position.

• Work variety - residential and commercial
• Opportunity for progression into a leadership role, work vehicle may be available to the right applicant
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Rates based on experience and skillset

Duties:

• Preparation of surfaces
• Roller and brush work
• Leading a small team if experienced (advantageous)
• Other associated painting and decorating tasks
• Engagement with customers and other team members

Skills and Experience:

• Experienced or Trade qualified ideally
• Basic tools of trade helpful but not essential
• Reliability and work ethic a must!
• High standard of workmanship and a commitment to safe work practices
• Foreman experience ideal, or leadership ability to progress to foreman level
• Friendly professional manner as interaction with our clients customers is required
• A pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and MOJ check may be required.

Our clientprides itselfon providing a fantastic workplace culture and are leaders in their field, they have a great pipeline of work on offer.