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Painter and Decorator

Job details
Posting date: 24 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £26415-27805 per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 May 2024
Location: Sutton Coldfield, B76
Company: Sanctuary Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 217929-42437989

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Summary

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

Painter and Decorator

Minworth, Sutton Coldfield

£26,415
- £27,805 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm

We are seeking skilled Painter and Decorators to join our Operations Response and Major Works teams at Sanctuary Housing in the Midlands. In these roles, you will be responsible for providing timely and efficient reactive repairs to our properties, specifically focusing on damp and mould treatment. Additionally, you will also assist with external repairs, such as gutter cleaning. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively, using your expertise to resolve issues and maintain our high standards of customer service. We will provide you with a company van and power tools for business use, as well as ongoing training to support your professional development.

The role of Painter and Decorator will include:

- Conducting responsive repairs and maintenance tasks in occupied properties within our Social Housing portfolio
- Troubleshooting problems and taking necessary action to ensure swift resolution, whilst keeping customers informed throughout the process
- Maintaining an appropriate level of van stock and restocking as needed
- Providing clear and timely updates on the progress of repair works to customers


Skills and experiences:

- Previous experience in Social Housing is preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively
- Additional skills in some of the following disciplines such as painting and decoration and commercial and domestic cleaning
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence


As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.

About us
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values
- working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
- Life Assurance
- Employee Volunteering scheme
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- £26,415 per annum (rising to £27,805 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)


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Closing Date: 08 May 2024

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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