Liberty has a great opportunity for a Painter & Decorator to join our team, based in Salford and surrounding areas of Greater Manchester. You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of GBP28,392 per annum plus company van (commercial use only), fuel card, and excellent benefits!
We are an experienced and innovative construction firm that is committed to putting customers and clients at the heart of everything we do. Liberty is passionate about housing maintenance and development, with a strong commitment to value for money services that make a positive difference to people and the communities in which we work.
The strength of our organisation lies in the quality of the people we work with. We are proud to employ the most talented, driven individuals within the property services sector.
Responsibilities for this Painter and Decorator role are:
* Undertaking full painting and decorating duties
* Identify and rectify defects in paintwork
* Prepare all walls/ceilings internal to receive paint or paper
* Paint internal walls/ceilings with emulsion paints following the correct preparation
* Burn off old paintwork from windows, doors, fascia, and soffits
* Paint external and internal paintwork
* Paint new timber prior to going to site
* Stain external hardwood doors and windows
* Decorate walls/ceilings using patterned anaglypta wall covering
* Treat mould and condensation problems
* Apply preservative to external timbers (fencing and gates)
* Liaise with customers when arranging and carrying out work, having full regard to their needs and working from written and verbal instructions, including drawings, diagrams, sketches, calculations using measuring equipment
What we are looking for in our ideal Painter and Decorator:
Must have completed a recognised Apprenticeship and Qualification for the role (NVQ L2 or L3). Certificates will be required. Competent in all aspects of painting/decorating and with experience of maintenance work on domestic properties, including high-rise blocks for general repairs and refurbishments. A background of general painting work and be able to work in confined spaces. Experience working in social housing is preferred. A current driving licence is essential. Skilled workers will hold a CSCS card, have asbestos awareness, and their own tools.
We offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including though not limited to:
* Company van & fuel card
* Pension scheme
* 23 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Liberty Sense Awards employees are nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values, those who win receive a high street voucher
* YuLife, includes:
* Life Insurance/Death in service benefit 2x annual salary value
* Smart Health (including round-the-clock access to 24/7 UK-based GPs)
* Best Doctors to provide a second opinion on complex cases or diagnosis
* Mental Health Support, 4-6 sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist
* Online Health Check
* Nutrition consultations
* Online fitness program
* YuMatter+ Employee Assistance Programme designed to support mental, financial & professional wellbeing including up to 5 confidential sessions with a counsellor
* Free will writing
* Reward scheme for healthy behaviours to earn YuCoin which can be redeemed on the app for vouchers/rewards.
* Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discounts
* Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approx GBP11.60 per year however allows claims for up to GBP996 per year) includes:
* Claiming eligible cash back on dental or optical treatments, specialist consultations, tests or scans
* Discounted gym membership
* Savings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays & retail
In addition to the above, at Liberty we look to invest in the up-skilling and development of our employees, ensuring competency and compliance to industry standards. In turn, we will look to offer additional training where appropriate to give you the skills you need to deliver the service required.
Liberty strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates, through upholding our values of Passion, Openness, Respect, and Trust, underpinned by Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement.
Liberty is a real living wage employer.
Please note, only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy.
As part of our recruitment process, all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre-employment checks. For this role, you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, previously Criminal Records Bureau, prior to or upon commencing employment with Liberty.
If you have the desire to work in a busy and high-performing team, why not join us as our Painter and Decorator? Click apply below; we want to hear from you!
Closing date for applications is 17th March 2025 (we do however reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier depending on the number of applications received).
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