We have an opening for an experienced Painter Decorator to join us on a permanent basis, carrying out painting and decorating work and general maintenance to our homes across the Bradford district.
Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week, working pattern will be on a 9 week rota.
Week 1-8 is 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 15:30 Friday
Week 9 is 10:00 - 18:00 one day only between Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 15:30 Friday
About us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.
Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.
This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in.
Responsibilities
- Carry out painting and decorating work and general maintenance to our properties to the highest standard.
- Work inside and outside throughout the year.
- Assess work required and make recommendations on action to be taken, ensuring this is reported back to the Repairs Service Centre if it is outside of your core trade in order for them to arrange another team to attend.
- Identify the materials and equipment required for the task to be completed.
- Update system information through Dynamic Repairs Scheduler.
- Communicate the work undertaken with the customer, using empathy and patience to ensure they are satisfied and understand the process that needs to be taken.
- Abide by the requirements of HASAWA and all other related safety regulations.
- Originate, maintain and provide updated work documentation as required.
- Driving to and from premises around the Bradford district.
Requirements
- A minimum of an NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent qualifications.
- A full manual UK current driving license
- An awareness of Health and Safety systems such as COSHH, HASAWA as well as Manual Handling safety regulations.
- A full set of your own tools.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills including being able to listen to customer problems, empathise and be clear on what process we will undertake to fix the problem
Benefits
- Salary of £34,982 per year
- Manual fleet vehicle provided
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership (current Employer contribution is 15.5%)
- 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
- Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
- Training, development, and qualification opportunities
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is accredited as menopause friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
