Painter and Decorator

at  Shaw Healthcare

Shaw Healthcare is recruiting for Painter and Decorator to cover our 12 care services in the West Sussex region.
Location: West Sussex, travel to services in the region is required - Mileage will be paid
Hourly Rate: £17 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Carry out pre-inspections with Care home Service Managers, Regional Operations team, Building Surveyors to determine the extent of the internal and external painting and decoration required
To determine the most cost-effective preparation and application of decorative products
Carry out a range of external and internal painting and redecoration tasks within occupied and unoccupied communal areas of the homes, ensuring a durable and quality finish
Prepare and clean surfaces using hand and power tools using the appropriate methods
Mix and thin paint to obtain the desired colour and texture as necessary
Apply paint and other materials, such as, stains, lacquers, enamel, oil based paints, varnish, metal coatings or fire retardant paints using brushes, rollers or spray equipment whilst following manufacturers guidelines
To self-manage and audit all works carried out in agreement with the Building Surveyor or Facilities Manager
To carry out all necessary administrative work, such as, keeping accurate and timely records of all work undertaken
To ensure that all timesheets all completed and handed to the Building Surveyor or finance team prior to the final week of the month
To ensure all claimable expenses are noted and recorded and passed to the Building Surveyor, Facilities Manager or finance team prior to the final week of the month
Liaise and work closely with all Service Managers whilst providing technical advice where required.