Job Description
Job Overview
Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust? As an organisation, Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the important of work life balance, achieved through flexibility.
We have 2 x Painter and Decorator roles working across the Trust within our Estates and Facilities Directorate. The contracted hours are 37.5.
As a Painter and Decorator you will carry out the repair, maintenance and improvement of all building fabric finishes associated with all Trust properties. This will consist of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive defect correction and minor works.
You will also work alongside other trade groups to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service which is responsive to building user’s needs.
Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews.
Please note in cases where a high volume of applications are received for a post, the closing date may be brought forward. Therefore, applicants are advised to submit their completed application form as early as possible.
We pride ourselves on the high standards throughout our services. You will be a valued member of the Hard FM Team and will be respected for the work you do.
All roles will provide a range of duties across our Trust sites and support services to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service to all patients, staff and visitors is delivered.
Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)
- Maintenance and minor refurbishment work.
- Undertake modifications and adaptations to building fabric to comply with legislative changes
- PASMA qualification as they will be responsible for erecting & using scaffolding towers
- Multi surface preparation and Patch plaster repairs
- Application of primers, stabilisers, stain blocks and wood stains along with oil and water-based paints.
- Installation of plastic wall protection and privacy film
- Work with all types of paint systems, internally and externally, including preservatives and protective coatings. Application of all types of other wall coverings including wallpaper, vinyl, propriety paint systems, and spray paint finishes/glaze
Benefits
- Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay.
- Free carparking.
- Paid induction& training.
- Pension scheme.
- 27 days paid holiday plus BH.
- Access to Blue Light and health service discounts.
You will work across various sites and will be mobile therefore this role is not suitable for public transport.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.