Job Summary
Taylor Wimpey takes part in the National House‑Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job scheme, where our sites are independently assessed by the NHBC across 28 different standards. We are committed to providing a safe place in which our employees and sub‑contractors can work and to high standards of environmental management. Trades and labour are the backbone of our build process. We build over 15,000 homes a year and are now looking to grow our directly employed trade teams, so if you are looking for a career in Production you’ll be joining a business with a passion for getting things right first time and exceeding customer expectations. We are looking for quality skilled trades people that really take pride in the work they do.
Role Overview
Painters & Decorators are responsible for the internal and external decoration of the units under construction, including the primary and final finishes for all rooms, doors, surrounds, staircases, garage doors, front doors and repairs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Basic understanding of paint
- Gloss work and wood preparation
- Basic knowledge of different paint mixing and why it is used
- Working out and calculating amount of paint required to complete the task
- Preparing surfaces and work spaces to enhance the best result
- Removal of ironmongery and preparation for oil based work (front doors/garage doors)
- Applying mist coat and understanding why this is done
- Cleaning and clearing up after jobs
- Understanding and topping up as needed
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
- Maths and English GCSEs
- The ability to work in a well‑organised and accurate way
- An awareness of safety issues, especially when working at height
- The ability to work as part of a team and with other tradespeople
- Knowledge of properties
- CSCS Card
- The ability to travel to college and various construction sites across the region (some of our sites are difficult to access using public transport)
What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey
We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development, industry‑leading professional training and development, and a culture that values each individual.
Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions which affect their daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Internal Applicants
Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
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