Details:
- Salary: £32,464 - Annum
- Location: Windsor
- Date: 4 weeks ago
Description:
Our client is contracted to provide building fabric reactive maintenance, cyclical maintenance and support for functions to the Royal Household, Windsor Estate. The estate is comprised of various residential and commercial buildings as well as guest centres and visitor suites. This covers a wide range of types of buildings included Listed buildings and Scheduled Ancient Monuments which makes every day and every project different and interesting.
The key activities you will undertake in this role will be…a wide variety of Painting and Decorating works in occupied homes, buildings, and around the estate. The work will include all types of preparation, emulsion, gloss painting, wallpaper hanging, and associated repairs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountable for the quality of workmanship, method used to affect the repair, safety of yourself and those around whilst the repair is undertaken, and safe disposal of waste ensuring you are environmentally conscious.
To have the right tools for the trade(s) you perform at all times.
To always protect the property before starting the work and leave the property clean and tidy having completed the work.
To ensure that the quality of work always meets the highest possible standards.
Remain polite & professional at all times, and if needed request support from the repairs manager.
Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever possible.
Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition.
Be willing to work additional hours to the requirements of the client on an ad hoc basis.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work.
Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company ensuring you keep abreast of updates and changes.
Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry.
Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry working on historic / listed buildings.
Understand the need to complete outstanding pieces of work and deal with work, completely and in one go.
A problem solver and be able to work out what is a proportionate and necessary repair, learning from your previous experiences.
Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritizing 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.
Maintaining historic / listed buildings (Desirable)
Working within occupied environments (Desirable)
Excellent customer service skills (Essential)
Previous experience of undertaking Wallpaper Hanging, Gold Leaf, Wood Graining, Stencilling, Colour Glaze, Marbling & Lettering.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Time served qualification in Painting and Decorating.
Ability to achieve SC clearance.
Full UK Driving License
PASMA (desired) or training to be attained.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
2+ yrs. experience of working in a Property Maintenance environment.
Ability to work at height