Job Advertisement:
Painter & Decorator
James Cook University Hospital – Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Permanent – Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, 0800-1600 hours
Salary: £26,910.00, plus Serco Benefits.
Here at Serco, we’re looking for a Painter/Decorator to join us at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
In this position you will work as part of the Building Fabric Team, providing an in-house painting and decorating service, you will also be expected to have knowledge and where necessary assist in all other general FM maintenance tasks. The responsibilities within this Job Description are subject to change according to the requirements of the service and you may be expected to undertake other duties within the Contract and Serco.
You will be required to carry out internal and external painting and decorating requirements, repair plaster walls ready for decoration and carry out minor repairs to surfaces and structures prior to decorating/painting. You will complete reactive and planned painting and redecoration in accordance with the building management plan and provide operational support to all Estates functions in emergency situations.
Main accountabilities
Reporting into the Building Supervisor you will be part of the building maintenance team responsible for providing the building maintenance across the James Cook Hospital site as part of Serco’s Hard FM estates service to the NHS.
The post holder will ensure that the hospitals’ building, and fabric services and equipment are maintained to a high standard and ensure their continued quality, safety and reliability.
You will undertake building and fabric planned preventative maintenance as well as first response to carry out repairs as requested by the client and be supported with any associated training requirements i.e. steps & ladder, health, and safety, working at heights etc. This work is managed through our electronic handheld device and task management system and will typically include:
* Re-decoration and repair work where required to include associated making good and preparation to:
* Walls
* Ceilings
* Door frames
* Windowsills
* External canopies
* Steel structures
* Skirting
* Completion of minor repairs to all building fabric elements of the estate
* Minor flooring repair work.
* replacing ceiling tiles
What you’ll need to do the role
Essential –
* City and Guilds/Apprenticeship.
* Relevant certification or equivalent experience
* City & Guilds in Building Studies
Desirable –
* Advance Craft Certificate
* IOSH, RASMA, IPAF.
* Tower scaffold, Ladder Awareness
Skills and Abilities –
* Ability to problem solve building fabric defects.
* Interpret operational manuals.
* Ability to establish best solution for problem.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Selg manage workload.
* Flexible approach to work.
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
Desirable –
* Customer Care Focus
* Multi Trade Experience
Why Serco
Meaningful and vital work: Working within Soft Services at Serco means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.
A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.
Great people : Hospitals are busy places, and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.
What we offer
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, and the Thrive App
* Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure and Hospitality discounts
* A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
* Interesting and enjoyable work
* Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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