Decorator
Build Recruitment
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Decorator to join a busy property maintenance team in Bracknell. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and reliable tradesperson with experience in painting, decorating and tiling to carry out repairs and maintenance across residential properties.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality workmanship, including internal and external decoration, tiling, and treating damp and mould, while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard of customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out internal and external painting and decorating works across residential properties.
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Complete tiling works, including minor wall repairs and preparation where required.
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Wash down and treat damp and mould in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
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Undertake external cleaning and maintenance of windows, doors, soffits, fascias and porches.
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Carry out minor repairs to timber window frames, doors, guttering and other external fixtures.
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Manage daily workloads effectively, attending appointments on time and completing jobs within agreed timescales.
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Maintain excellent communication with customers and the scheduling team, providing updates on progress and any delays.
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Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations, risk assessments and method statements.
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Order materials when required and ensure work is completed cost-effectively.
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Accurately record completed jobs, timesheets and materials using a smartphone or tablet.
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Work collaboratively with other trades to deliver an efficient property maintenance service.
Requirements
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City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Painting & Decorating and/or Tiling, or relevant time-served experience.
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Previous experience carrying out painting, decorating and tiling works within property maintenance or social housing is desirable.
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Good knowledge of preparation, repairs, decoration techniques and appropriate materials.
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Experience treating damp and mould would be advantageous.
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Ability to manage workloads and work to tight deadlines.
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Excellent customer service and communication skills.
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A strong understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
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Competent using a smartphone or tablet to update job records.
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A full UK driving licence.
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A reliable, professional and customer-focused approach.
What’s on Offer?
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Permanent position with an established property maintenance team.
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Opportunity to utilise your trade skills across a varied range of residential maintenance works.
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A role where quality workmanship and customer satisfaction are highly valued.
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Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.