Single Trade Operative (Decorator)

Salary: £30,883 – £32,467 (pay award of 3.3% pending)

Are you searching for a career where no two days are the same?

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Decorator to join our Housing Repairs team. This is an important frontline role where you will help maintain and improve the appearance, condition, and quality of our housing stock, ensuring residents’ homes are well-presented and maintained to a high standard.

As a Decorator, you will carry out a range of internal and external decorating works, including surface preparation, painting, wallpapering, and finishing tasks within occupied and void properties. This role will also involve mould treatment, to ensure we adhere to Awaab’s law requirements. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality workmanship, ensuring jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed standards. You will also play a key role in providing excellent customer service, working professionally with tenants and residents while helping to create safe, comfortable, and attractive living environments.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience of:

  • Working in as a decorator or similar role
  • Awareness of health and safety issues
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Working with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues from other departments

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have the ability to work alone and as a small team
  • Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of a demanding service
  • Be someone who represents our GREAT values and behaviours

What we offer:

  • Fantastic holiday entitlement of 28 days a year (plus bank holidays)
  • Competitive local government pension scheme
  • To help you succeed, we’ll provide you with a company van and all the support you need
  • Power tools will be supplied for this position
  • Ability to work flexibly

What you need to know:
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact our team leaders Neil Anstiss 07720 809 648 or Matt Fletcher 07773 111 869.

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview in order to determine suitability for the role.

Our preferred method of applying for jobs is online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/currentvacancies (please do not send CVs).

Please quote reference No: T156