VRF 137184 Painter and Decorator Birmingham, B1 £24,570.00 per annum 37.5 hours per week Closing date 12th December 2025 About the role To undertake the cyclical painting programme to a high standard, as directed by manager. Preparing painting surfaces by various methods including and not solely to; washing surfaces with correct solutions, rubbing down to remove imperfections and obtaining smooth surfaces, removing old unstable paint, filling small holes with the correct filler according to the actual surface been prepared. Mixing / matching and applying paints and other finishes to the manufacture’s recommendation. Providing decorative and faux finishes as required. Planning the work in a logical and efficient manner. Preparation of the surfaces in a effective manner. Providing feedback on the completed job. – the positives and negatives? Preparing the surrounding area by covering with protective coverings (dust sheets etc). Moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of the painting area. Calculating the amount of materials and time required for said project. Removing fixtures and fitting if possible, to ensure all areas are accessible to be painted i.e. door furniture, notice boards, signs etc. Demarcation of areas to ensure client / customers are aware of work areas. Display of warning signs. Purchasing / ordering the correct paints for the materials to be painted and including consumables such as brushes, cleaner etc. Cleaning up after the completed job including replacing removed fixtures and fitting and leave in clean and tidy condition. Make on-site preparations such as erecting tower scaffolding or arranging with manager to appoint contractors to build scaffolding, Escalating disrepairs to the maintenance team About You The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team The ability to prioritise the workload The ability to manage the time effectively Flexible to the needs of customers Self-awareness Reflective practitioner Positive “can-do” attitude Professionalism Creativity and innovation Enthusiasm and commitment Why join us? This is not just a ‘job’ this is the feeling of knowing that you are part of something bigger and being able to go home each day with job satisfaction and pride in what is achieved by Trident Group every day. Our purpose is putting people and communities at the heart of our services and the safe homes we provide. To deliver against our purpose we will be: Trustworthy Collaborative Accountable People Focused Caring in all we do The benefits 34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days A day off for your birthday 4 days off when you move home Life assurance (3 x salary) Employee Assistance programme & wellbeing programme Flexible Working options Learning & Development opportunities Who we are? Trident Group has over 60 years’ experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,600 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs more than 650 staff, works with volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships for many more. The Group consists of; Trident Housing, which provides landlord services for the Group in respect of housing management and maintenance Trident Reach, which is a registered care and support charity delivering trauma informed care and support services. We celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and as a trauma informed organisation we are continually striving to build a community where everyone feels valued, respected and equally guided by our beacon of hope. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people How to apply? If you think this role is a good fit for you, click apply and upload your CV! All applicants must provide their right to work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live in the UK. Relevant roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from Disclosure and barring service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. At Trident Group, we only consider agency introductions where a signed agreement is in place, and where the agency has been specifically contacted by a member of our People & Culture Team. We do not accept responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited or speculative CV submissions made directly to our employees or outside of the above.