Painter and Decorator
Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.
Painter and Decorator
Based at Kingsmead Office, London, E9 – covering locations within the M25
£29,882- £31,454 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm
We are seeking skilled Painter and Decorators to join our Planned Minor Works team in London. In these roles, you will be responsible for providing timely and efficient reactive repairs to our properties, specifically focusing on damp and mould treatment.Additionally, you will also assist with redecorating and external repairs, such as gutter cleaning where needed. 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 Painter and Decorator will include:
- Conducting responsive repairs and maintenance tasks in occupied properties within our Social Housing portfolio
- Troubleshooting problems and taking necessary action to ensure swift resolution, whilst keeping customers informed throughout the process
- Maintaining an appropriate level of van stock and restocking as needed
- Providing clear and timely updates on the progress of repair works to customers
- Working on high profile jobs such as damp/mould and disrepair cases
Skills and experiences:
- NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject is desirable
- Previous experience in Social Housing is preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively
- Additional skills in some of the following disciplines such as painting and decoration
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
About us
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values- working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Our Benefits
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 (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
- Life Assurance
- Employee Volunteering scheme
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- Role salary is £29,056 with an additional policy allowance of £825 per annum (rising to £30,586 with an additional policy allowance of £868 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Closing Date: 10 October 2024
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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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.