Working alongside our wider Maintenance Team, you will play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the School's buildings and facilities, helping to ensure that our pupils, staff and visitors enjoy a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment. Your responsibilities will include a wide range of internal and external painting and decorating projects, from preparing surfaces and applying finishes to wallpapering, varnishing and undertaking minor repairs. You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure that all activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
Set within 286 acres of beautiful parkland in Northwood, Merchant Taylors' School offers a unique and rewarding working environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced painter and decorator who takes pride in their workmanship and enjoys working as part of a supportive team., We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in painting and decorating, with a relevant trade qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) or equivalent practical experience.
- Takes pride in delivering high-quality work with excellent attention to detail.
- Has experience undertaking general maintenance and minor repair tasks.
- Has a good understanding of health and safety practices.
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage their workload independently.
- Enjoys working as part of a team and has a flexible, helpful and professional approach.
Previous experience working within a school or educational environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
At Merchant Taylors' School, we recognise the importance of supporting and rewarding our staff. Alongside working in beautiful surroundings, we offer a competitive range of benefits, including:
- Generous pension provision - 15% employer contribution to a defined contribution pension scheme (contributory).
- 25 days' annual leave, pro rata.
- Life assurance - four times annual salary, and income protection.
- Free lunches when the School Catering Department is open.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to School leisure facilities, including our swimming pool, gym and lake.
- Access to a range of lifestyle benefits, including Cycle to Work, electric vehicle schemes, health screening, medical cover and retail discounts.
Benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.
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Painter and Decorator in Northwood employer: Merchant Taylors' School
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