Decorator

Equans is recruiting for a Decorator to be based in Crewe. This is a permanent full‑time role working 40 hours per week, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out efficient and cost‑effective painting and decorating work as instructed.
• Remove the existing paintwork and prepare the surface by rubbing down and, where necessary, filling to give a smooth surface upon which to apply paint.
• Apply a range of paint products including primer, undercoat and gloss by brush and roller to walls, ceilings, doors and timber sections in accordance with design specifications and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Remove existing wall coverings by steaming and/or scraping to prepare walls or ceilings for papering.
• Wallpaper walls and ceilings in accordance with design specifications and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Apply spray‑painted finishes to walls and ceilings in accordance with design specifications and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Prepare and apply one coat of varnish, sealer, bitumen, read lead, stain to surface as necessary, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
• Prepare and apply emulsion, eggshell, masonry paint in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
• Carry out works within the Painting and Decorating Craft as instructed by Team Leaders/Management.
• Completion and timely submission of appropriate documentation.
• Ensure that standards and quality of work produced are in accordance with best practice and are fit for purpose.
• Be involved in apprentice training.
• Carry out any other ad hoc duties as instructed by the Minor Works Team Leader – Painting.
• Other reasonable activities as necessary.

What we offer you

• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Painting and Decorating.
• Experience working in the construction industry undertaking decorating activities.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work unsupervised and as a team member.
• Ability to carry, erect, climb and regularly work on access equipment, in accordance with safe systems of work.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to liaise and work with clients and members of the public.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to work overtime if required.
• Ability to travel between the depot and work locations.

Key attributes

• Self‑motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible and adaptable
• Good communicator
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a multi‑skilled team
• Well presented
• Reliable

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