Painter

Our client, a large Public Sector Organisation requires a Painter based in Coleraine.

Role: Joiner

Location: Coleraine

Hours of work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM

Hourly Rate: £13.24

LOCATION OF POST:

Coleraine

MAIN purpose:

To contribute to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery by providing a painting/decorating service for Housing Executive properties while upholding safety guidelines and complying with all applicable Codes and Regulations in line with our vision and values as outlined below:

Key Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

1. To apply paint, stain, varnish, primers, sealers and fungicidal solution as and when required to timber, metal, plaster and masonry work etc
2. To carry out any required preparation by stripping, sanding, wire brushing to maintain doors, door frames, windows, timber, metal and masonry etc.
3. To remove and refit fixtures and fittings, ironmongery as required.
4. To fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knifes.
5. Carry out a range of minormulti-skilled tasks and maintenance work outside of trade without reliance on other trades for example:
   • Plastering
   • Joinery
   • Plumbing
   • Non slip flooring
   • Tiling

Customer Service

6. To provide a quality customer service and maintain a good customer relationship on behalf of the NIHE.
7. To ensure the health and safety of our tenants, especially vulnerable tenants when undertaking work in occupied properties.
8. To liaise with customers to arrange appointments, access arrangements, discuss work required etc

Performance and Reporting

9. To ensure accurate and timely completion of all job information by both paper-work and electronic means (including use of PDAs and mobile devices) as required and pass this on to supervisor within agreed time-scales.
10. To work effectively to maximise output and ensure delivery within expected timescales.
11. To identify and highlight to supervisors potential opportunities for changes to working practices to ensure continuous service improvement.

Health and Safety

12. To ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety and any other relevant legislation.
13. To exercise proper care in the handling, operating and safeguarding of tools, equipment, vehicles or appliances in the operation of general duties.
14. To be responsible for the safe use, storage, handling and recording of chemicals according to COSSH procedures including under supervision as required.
15. To follow safe systems of work and risk assessments, attending toolbox talks and health and safety courses as required.
16. To use and maintain equipment such as lone working devices, mobile communications and logging systems.
17. To wear and take care of designated PPE provided.
18. To report accidents/incidents and near misses and participate in any resulting investigations as required.

People

19. To act as a mentor for Apprentices and newly qualified employees to ensure they acquire the appropriate knowledge and skills to develop their competency and performance on the job.
20. To ensure participation in trade training and skill enhancement of others and take a mentoring approach to colleagues to improve performance
21. To provide support and cover for colleagues as required to ensure resilience as far as practicable.
22. To train new members of the team and support Apprentices

General Duties

23. To carry out and complete all work to a high quality and in a competent and timely manner leaving the property in a safe, clean and tidy condition.
24. To collaborate with other staff / sub-contractors etc. as necessary to ensure the timely completion of works within agreed operational targets.
25. To attend meetings, training sessions as required, including participating in training with a view to carrying out work outside of normal trade duties, where required.
26. To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of NIHE.
27. To comply with and adhere to NIHE frameworks, policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to legal requirements such as equality, health and safety and information governance.
28. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post's objectives as required by management.

The successful applicant may also be required to provide an emergency call out service, at night and weekends, on a rota basis

The above duties reflect the main elements associated with this position and are not intended to be exhaustive.

This JD is applicable to Painter/Decorators who are competent in carrying out a range of tasks without input from other trades thereby providing a more efficient service for our tenants.

*Training may be provided for works required outside of trade as appropriate to business need.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential Criteria

Applicants must provide evidence by the closing date for application that they meet the following essential criteria:

1. Have successfully completed an apprenticeship in Painting/Decorating (either time served or skills based)
2. 2 years post Apprenticeship Painting/Decorating experience
3. Competent in core trade with ability to complete a range of tasks without input from other operatives
4. Can demonstrate sound practical knowledge and understanding of current Health and Safety requirements and legislation in a maintenance/repair environment.

5. Can demonstrate (Assessed at Interview):
   
   

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Strong customer focus
• Accurate record keeping and attention to detail

Candidates may also be assessed against the relevant section of the NIHE Behavioural Framework

6. A full current driving licence to enable the post holder to carry out the required duties of this post.

*Relevant experience will be interpreted as working as a Painter/Decorator on improvement or maintenance of properties.

Desirable Criteria

1. Relevant experience in providing a response maintenance service.
2. A full current driving licence which includes C1 licence category.

* Relevant experience will be interpreted as working as a Painter/Decorator on improvement or maintenance of domestic properties.

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless of if you already have a valid certificate.

If you are interested, please upload your CV to the link provided, and Rory McGregor will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.