Multi Skilled Painter and Decorator

Overview

Are you a skilled Painter and Decorator with a passion for quality workmanship and customer care? Reading Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Multi Skilled Painter and Decorator to join our Repairs and Maintenance Service team. This is your chance to make a real difference in the community by improving homes and communal spaces across Reading.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality painting and decorating services across a variety of council-owned properties, including houses, flats, maisonettes, and communal areas.
• Prepare surfaces, apply specialist coatings and finishes, hang wallpaper, and carry out damp and mould remedial treatments.
• Work on planned programmes or one-off jobs, follow the schedule of rates, and contribute to the Council\”s Pay and Productivity scheme.
• Assess material needs, manage tools efficiently, and ensure all work is completed safely, tidily, and in line with health and safety regulations.
• Since most work takes place in occupied homes, treat tenants with courtesy and respect, maintaining a professional and considerate approach at all times.
• Complete service sheets and time logs promptly, identify any additional work required, and communicate clearly with supervisors.
• Be proactive, demonstrate strong customer care, and be able to work independently or as part of a team to deliver excellent outcomes for Reading residents.
• Be supplied with a company vehicle, specialist tools, mobile phone/PDA, and all other items necessary to perform to a high standard.
• Manage your own van stock and materials, work methodically, and allow time to order and collect materials/parts.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in sometimes difficult circumstances.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full valid manual driving licence.
• Ideally a minimum of a full trade apprenticeship or hold a City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 qualification in Painting, plus other basic skills, with demonstrable experience in the construction industry.
• Experience of workplace health and safety.
• Asbestos awareness training would be advantageous.
• Experience of working within the Social Housing sector (ideally).
• Computer literacy and knowledge of working with handheld technology is beneficial.

About Disability Confident

This is a Disability Confident employer policy. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In some recruitment situations, the number of interviews offered may be limited due to high-volume periods. For more details please visit the employer website.

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, in a friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service (option to buy additional leave).
• Training and development opportunities.
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities.
• Modern working environment at the Bennet Road.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Life Assurance – three times annual salary (for LGPS members).
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day Nursery) rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with a salary sacrifice scheme to help with nursery fees.
• Season Ticket Loan for travel to and from work.
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme for a brand new, greener car for three years (insurance, servicing and road tax included).
• Uniform and PPE provided.