Decorator Multi / Floor Layer - Fareham Borough Council

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Decorator multi / Floor laying operative to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

OUR COMPANY BENEFITS

  • 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
  • We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
  • On top of your salary, you will receive a £140 on call retainer for each week you are on call, and will be paid for each call out you attend
  • Company sick pay after 12 months length of service
  • Life Insurance 
  • Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice.  
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership 
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Length of Service Rewards
  • Childcare voucher scheme
  • Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
  • You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
  • Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
  • Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
  • Refer a Friend scheme

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Mountjoy Ltd is contracted to Fareham Borough Council to provide a maintenance and repair service to void properties and ad-hoc improvements to occupied properties plus day-to-day responsive repairs arising throughout normal working hours and occasionally out of hours.

We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic Decorator multi / Floor laying operative with a can-do attitude and flexible approach. Trades persons must have relevant qualifications and broad domestic experience in their core trades with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency. The operative must maintain a professional appearance and attitude and be always polite and courteous. It is a further requirement that all operatives must pass a DBS check.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A wide variety of Painting and Decorating repairs in occupied homes, buildings and empty properties. The work will include all types of preparation, emulsion, gloss painting, wallpaper hanging, spray painting and Artex repairs. To lay vinyl flooring, both flat and cap and cove, as well as vinyl and carpet tiles. Also, will be required to carry out non-licenced asbestos removal (where full training will be given).

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide; 
  • Be comfortable in dealing with residents, and representatives of Fareham BC. Remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining that the right repair isn’t necessarily the repair they want. 
  • Have an organised approach to meet the demands of Mountjoy and FBC in an effective and timely manner. To know when it is right to pull on resource and when you are able to act on your own.
  • Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service. 
  • Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them.
  • Have good housekeeping when in properties and ensure all surfaces are covered when working and clean work area and equipment at the end of each day
  • Be able to understand Mountjoy’s processes and actively engage in our culture. 
  • Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.
  • Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times.
  • Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
  • Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

  • Have knowledge of residential Building Regulations. 
  • Plastering experience would be advantageous.
  • Be able to silicon to a good standard.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

  • NVQ level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent.
  • Qualified in floor-laying
  • Full current driving license. 
  • A DBS check is required before commencement of the role.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Over 3 years’ trade experience, ideally in the residential repairs sector. 

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Decorator Multi/Floor Layer then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.

Our Company values

We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our employees to:

Present a professional appearance at all times.

Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times.

Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised.

Deliver a high standard of work at all times

We have Integrity, built-in

Key information
Department:
Fareham Borough Council
Geographical Area
Portsmouth
Location:
PO2 8AA
Hours:
40
Salary:
£34,600
Who you report to:
Supervisor
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