Overview
Here at Serco, we're looking for a Painter/Decorator to join us at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. In this position you will work as part of the Estates team, providing an in-house painting and decorating service, and you will be expected to assist in general FM maintenance tasks where necessary. Responsibilities may change according to the service requirements, and you may be asked to undertake other duties within the Contract and Serco.
What you'll do
You will be required to carry out internal and external painting and decorating, repair plaster walls ready for decoration, and carry out minor repairs to surfaces and structures prior to decorating/painting. You will complete reactive and planned painting and redecoration in accordance with the building management plan and provide operational support to all Estates functions in emergency situations.
Main accountabilities
Reporting into the Operations officer you will be part of the building maintenance team responsible for providing the building maintenance across the James Cook Hospital site as part of Serco\'s Hard FM estates service to the NHS. The post holder will ensure that the hospital\'s building, fabric services and equipment are maintained to a high standard and ensure their continued quality, safety and reliability. You will undertake building and fabric planned preventative maintenance as well as first response to carry out repairs as requested by the client and be supported with any associated training requirements (e.g., steps & ladder, health and safety, working at heights). This work is managed through our electronic handheld device and task management system and will typically include:
* Re-decoration and repair work where required to include associated making good and preparation to: Walls
* Ceilings
* Door frames
* Windowsills
* External canopies
* Steel structures
* Skirting
* Completion of minor repairs to all building fabric elements of the estate
* Minor flooring repair work
* Replacing ceiling tiles
What you'll need to do the role
Essential:
* City and Guilds/Apprenticeship
* Relevant certification or equivalent experience
* City & Guilds in Building Studies
* Advance Craft Certificate
* IOSH, RASMA, IPAF
* Tower scaffold, Ladder Awareness
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to problem solve building fabric defects
* Interpret operational manuals
* Ability to establish best solution for problem
* Excellent organisational skills
* Self manage workload
* Flexible approach to work
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
* Customer Care Focus
* Multi Trade Experience, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations (such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times), the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please refer to the employer policy.
Meaningful and vital work
Working within Soft Services at Serco means that you\'ll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.
A world of opportunity
It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we\'re big on internal progression. Whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you\'ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.
Great people
Hospitals are busy places, and you will interact with staff, patients, visitors and your team. You will be a significant part of the hospital community.
What we offer
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* A range of benefits to support health and wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App)
* Discounts and exclusive deals across a wide range of providers
* A fantastic culture and supportive team focused on diversity and inclusion
* Interesting and enjoyable work
* Commitment to professional and personal development with training and coaching opportunities
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