Painter & Decorator

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Painter & Decorator

£36,000 + Van & Fuel card

Feltham

Permanent

Hours - Mon - Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm

About Lampton Services

Lampton Services is a division of the Lampton Group of companies, a Local Authority Trading Company wholly owned by the London

Borough of Hounslow (LBH). The business is split into three distinct entities, Recycle 360, Greenspace 360 and Coalo.

We provide a range of services, commissioned by LBH, for residents in the borough. From collecting recycling and waste, to

maintaining parks, repairing and upgrading homes to managing allotments, Lampton Services is at the heart of the Hounslow

community working every day to make it a great place to live. We also have a number of commercial teams, providing specialist

services to businesses with any surplus we make through these activities being returned to the council for investment locally.

Businesses engaging our services can be assured that they are contributing true social value to our community.

About the Job

To provide a high quality, customer and quality focused, Painting and Decorating service to commercial standards to properties

across Hounslow.

To carry out a full range of preparatory works, to enable a quality decorative finish to be delivered, both externally and

internally.

To work with client contracts ensuring statutory compliance, regulatory legislative responsibilities and other associated services

are fulfilled.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Functional

* To carry out all aspects of painting and decorating of client’s premises, both internal and external to a high level of

proficiency.

* To carry out a full range of preparatory works, to enable a quality decorative finish to be delivered, both externally and

internally. This includes preparing surfaces with appropriate methods such as steaming, sanding or using power tools, repairing

cracks, using sealants and fillers as required in the preparation of woodwork and washing them down to remove dust and grease

* To undertake any decorative works required to deliver a quality finish to buildings and their components. This includes a full

spectrum of painting techniques stains, lacquers, enamel, oil, varnish, metal and fire-resistant coating.

* As required to work at heights (with appropriate training) using scaffold, cherry-pickers, scaffolding, cradles and ladders.

* Wallpapering abilities to good standard and finish

* Ensure the efficient use of resources through effective ordering and use of materials, minimising waste and recycling wherever

safe and possible.

* Undertake basic preparatory or associated works outside of specific trade specialisms and undertake other duties that support

the business needs e.g., secondary and tertiary skills in other trades.

General

* The ability to plan ahead of each job, to inspect works and ensure the required materials and tools are available to enable

works to be completed to programme timescales. Ensure materials required for daily runs of works are collected in advance to

avoid unnecessary delays

* Understand and follow Asbestos surveys.

* To work within a CDM site and follow the H&S guidelines

* To be able to remove fixtures to allow decoration and replace.

* Patch plaster to 1 square meter to good finish

* To always ensure the safety of oneself and others, by working within the councils Health and Safety policy and procedures.

Education & Qualifications Required

* City & Guilds/NVQ 2-3

* PASMA & IPAF

* CAT/GENNY

* Full UK Driving License

Previous Experience and Skills Required

* Previous experience as a painter & decorator working in a commercially focused organisation

* Good level of numeracy, literacy, written, oral and communication skills

* General Health & Safety

1. Working at Heights

2. Coshh regulations

3. CDM regulations

4. Use of PPE

5. Working with Asbestos

6. Asbestos awareness training

* Ability to complete works to the required specification and high standard

* To be able read, understand and interpret risk assessments and method statements

* To be able to meet pre-determined deadlines and performance targets

* Operate company ICT systems and hardware in order to receive and manage daily work schedules.

* To be able to drive, have a full driving licence and have use of a vehicle to carry materials.

* Use of basic tools commensurate with the work.

In return Lampton Group will offer you

* 23 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays

* We offer annual pay reviews and incremental pay increases’

* Free GOLD [https://lamptonleisure.co.uk/membership] gym membership

* Lampton Rewards - discounts and offers from top brands and services

* EE rewards - 20% off phone, sim and mobile broadband

* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

* Pension Scheme

* Staff wellbeing services, including access to online GP, occupational health and EAP

* Flu Jabs

* Eye care vouchers and support towards glasses

* Cycle to work scheme

* Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Our companies represent a bold, new and ambitious approach by a London Borough. Underpinning everything we do are

our

CORE values

Customer First. One Team. Respectful. Energised.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities

employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable

adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.