Trade Operative - Painter and Decorator

We are looking for a skilled Painter and Decorator to join our responsive team working across Aberdeen and surrounding areas. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out painting and decorating duties to our properties. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively, using your expertise to resolve issues and maintain our high standards of customer service. We will provide you with a company van and power tools for business use, as well as ongoing training to support your professional development. The role of Trade Operative - Painter and Decorator will include:

• Carrying out painting and decorating duties in line with contract specifications
• Assisting in unloading of deliveries and waste clearance when necessary
• Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Maintaining a suitable van stock level and restocking these as and when required
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer, We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.


• To ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in a painter and decorator discipline or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower-level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we will still welcome an application
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• Good communication and customer care skills
• Recent experience undertaking painting and decorating within a housing maintenance or construction environment
• This role will involve driving on company business. To drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
  
  Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status., We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives., View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £34,205 per annum (rising to £36,006 per year after 12months, subject to satisfactory performance)