Painter and Decorator

Job Title : Painter and Decorator

Type : Full Time / Permanent / 40 hours per week

Location : Travel to our nurseries - up to 2 hours of travel

Salary : up to £32k + Car Allowance / Driving Licence Essential

Closing Date : 9th July 2024

Purpose of the Role :

To ensure that All Bright Horizons Properties Internally and Externally are maintained to a high decorative standard protecting them from weather damage, erosion, mould, and rust, but also makes them look more attractive.

Responsibilities :

Following senior FM identification, Attend to Survey and evaluate the size and condition of the surfaces to be decorated and any preliminary works that may need to be carried out.

Prepare a written estimate of Time and materials required to complete the job including hours of work agreed with Nursery Manager.

Coordinate, plan,andactionthedecorationrequirements in the Nursery. EnsuretheNursery’s safetyandtheNMexpectationsaremet.

Identify the most suitable type of Paint based on company Spec and requirements to ensure best possible results in the agreed colours, this may involve mixing or dilution of paints.Submit order Request.

Complete risk assessments prior to commencement of work, preparing work areas and considering use of Ladders, towers etc to ensure safe system of works in place prior to commencement. Ensure Furniture is moved, and areas not being decorated protected.

Preparing all surfaces to be decorated to ensure smooth, even, and clean, if necessary, removal of items secured to walls to enable clean finish. Filling Holes / Cracks using plaster, fillers, or sealants.

Decorate the prepared walls in accordance with the brief and plan.

Once painting is completed, decorators are to remove any Items used, remove any protective sheets, tapes etc and dispose suitably, put back any items removed from walls securely, place furniture back in rooms and ensure work areas are checked and cleaned.

Ensure all tools are cleaned and stored safely for future use.

Final report to be completed detailing works completed, materials used, materials disposed of and inventory of items to be carried over to future jobs

Essential Experience :

Minimum 2 years practical experience or completion of Apprenticeship or trainee scheme

Knowledge of properties of paints and other coating products for internal and external use

Manual skills for using painting tools

Excellent knowledge of paint application techniques

Sense of form and colour

Physical strength and stamina

Ability to work at heights

Willingness to travel

We look forward to receiving your application!