Painter & Decorator in Manchester

At MSV Housingwe’recommitted to making sure our customers havegood qualitysafe homes andourPainter andDecorator’sarekey to making thishappen.

We arelooking to recruit an experiencedindividualto join our established team.OurPainter andDecorator’sprovidepaintingand decorating works for the Group to a high and consistent standard

In addition, we are looking for candidates that have apassion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.

Whatdo ourPainter andDecorator’sdo;

• Deliver high‑quality painting and decorating services across internal and external areas, including surface preparation, applying finishes, treating mould, working on timber/metalsurfacesand completing minor remedial works.

• Work collaboratively with other trades to support fast void turnaround times, carry out maintenance in domestic and commercial properties, and provide excellent customer service when liaising with tenants and clients.

• Plan, assess and document work effectively, including ordering materials, completing daily records, checking customer satisfaction, interpreting drawings/measurementsandparticipatingin an out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota.

• Ensure safe and compliant working practices, operatingtoolsand machinery correctly, using PPE, reportingasbestosor faulty equipment,maintainingvehicle checks, and working in line with health and safety, dataprotectionand regulatory requirements.

• Support operational efficiency and team development, supervising apprentices whererequired,maintainingequipment and vehicle stock, following organisational policies and procedures, and contributing to value‑for‑money service delivery.

Whatwe are looking for;

• City and Guilds Craft or minimum NVQ level 2 in an appropriatecraft basedtrade or substantial relevant experience

• Experience of working as part of a multidiscipline team

• Managing and prioritising a demanding workload.

• A friendly and professionalmanner

• Customer focused and a desire to provide ahigh qualityservice

• Experience of working collaboratively in a busy team environment.

This is a hands‑on role at the heart of the service that MSV delivers to our customers, so your effective communication skills and ability to understand with empathy the diverse needs of our customers will be key.You’llbe based in the communities we serve and will work under minimum supervision and as part of a team using a flexible approach.

We'recommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. As this job is basedwithin our property care teamwhereyou’llbe entering the homes of ourcustomers,a basiccriminal records background check (free of charge to you) isrequired.A criminal conviction does not necessarily stop you from working with us. All decisionsregardingconvictions will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding young people can be found in our Safeguarding policy attached alongside this vacancy’s candidate pack.

We offer a range of great benefits including:

• Company vehicle

• 33days holiday per yearplus bank holidays, andaholidayabuyscheme.

• Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

• Company fundedaccess to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical,dentaland much more.

• Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay

• Health and Wellbeing Support including an employeeassistanceprogramme, free counselling, mental health first aiders andnumerouswellbeing initiatives

• Life assurancesubject to being a member of our company pension scheme.

• Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career

• Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause.

MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of therole;however,weencourage candidates tosubmitan ammonised CVif they can do so.

MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues tofacilitatethis.

We’repassionate about inclusion andwe’dlove to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role.