H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Painter.
Company: H&J Martin Limited – Facilities Management
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Livingston, Scotland.
Our Business
H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Facilities Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group our mission is to provide Construction, Fit Out and Facilities Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued.
Role Overview
The candidate will work as part of the Mobile Maintenance Technician Team responding to client call outs. They will be responsible for undertaking various planned maintenance and reactive tasks and providing excellent services to our high-profile customers. For more information about the services and case studies you may be working on please see our website.
What you'll do
The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:
* Control and manage aspects of planned maintenance and reactive tasks.
* Ensuring that the works are delivered on time, to set budgets and to an acceptable quality / technical standard.
* Maintain and update the company Mobile Management Information Systems for all work.
* To be proactive in managing and undertaking work and be client focussed in the delivery of the work.
* Representing the company in a competent and professional manner.
* Manage subsequent reactive maintenance services across all contracts.
* Management of work within budgets to drive efficiencies.
* Responsibility for implementation of company Health & Safety Policy and Rules and implementation of CDM Regulations. Preparation of H&S plans, risk assessments and method statements.
* Liaison with Operations Teams, Clients and management of information flow.
* Inspection and sign off work undertaken.
* Other duties as may be required from time to time depending on the needs of the business
What you'll bring
As a Painter your main skills and experience will include:
* Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint
* Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces
* Providing decorative and faux finishes as the project requires
* Handling planning and prep work in an efficient manner
* Preparing surrounding area by covering with cloth or plastic to prevent messes
* Moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of the project
* Calculating the amount of materials and time required for said project
* Removing fixtures such as doorknobs and light switch covers
* Choosing and purchasing paint, brushes, and other supplies from vendors
* Cleaning up supplies and replacing fixtures when the project is complete.
* Possess excellent knowledge of safe and effective working
* Possess good geographical knowledge
* Possess a full, valid driving license.
Desirable Criteria
* Relevant technical experience of working within the Facilities Management field
Key Competencies:
* Communication – the ability to communicate effectively with site staff and delegate responsibility
* Teamwork – the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues
* Planning – the ability to plan ahead to achieve results
* Commitment – the ability to demonstrate a positive and self-motivated attitude towards the organisation and the achievement of objectives
* Work Completion – the drive and determination to complete work effectively on time
* Customer care – demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of our customers and the impact you have on meeting and exceeding their expectations
* Financial Awareness – has the ability to understand and interpret financial information and understands how well the company and the area in which they work is performing
* Technical Ability – can demonstrate expert knowledge of their area and possesses a range of skills required to complete job-related skills successfully.
How we'll reward you
Of course, we ensure that our benefits package is competitive and allows you to enjoy your downtime. As well as a competitive salary we'll provide a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.
Our benefits include:
* Excellent Annual Leave allowance with the ability to purchase additional days leave each year
* Occupational Sick Pay
* Paid subscription to relevant professional body/institution
* Life assurance
* Employer pension contribution
* Health Cash Plan with money off dental, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy to name just a few…
* Access to hundreds of deals and discounts for major retailers, restaurants and service providers.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Additional day's leave each year to support your choice of Volunteering activity
* Discounted Gym membership
As an organisation that has been awarded Platinum status, the highest accolade to be awarded by Investors in People, we are continuing to invest in our people development and this role is no exception
Your application
At Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That's why we want you to know that we'll work with you to make the application process as smooth as possible. So please just let us know if you need any adjustments or support – we'll do whatever we can to help. Please be advised that H&J Martin will seek a disclosure Scotland certificate for this position, which will be used in the decision-making process.
Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may offer positions before the closing date if we find the right fit.
We wish you every success in your application.
The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 28th August 2025 at 12noon.
LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,200.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/08/2025
Reference ID: FM/PAI/0825