The Role 
This position will require travel across multiple locations, so a driving license and access to a vehicle will be essential. The post holder will be based out of our Audley village in Mote but the position will include regular travel to our other sites in Kent, Cobham and Romsey.

Audley retirement villages are set in unique locations where our village owners can retire in a peaceful and lavish setting. Audley villages comprises of owners, who permanently reside on site within their own private homes and who pay a management fee for the upkeep of their properties and access to services on site. The village also hosts external customers, and this role is responsible for providing a first class, positive experience for both types of clients.

As a Painter and Decorator reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the aesthetic appeal and functionality of our retirement villages across a designated geographic area. Your role will involve executing painting and decorating tasks to enhance the living environment for our owners and ensure a welcoming environment.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the Facilities Manager, provide a proactive and reactive painting and decorating service to our Retirement villages.
• Be responsible for repairs to the surfaces of walls, floors, ceilings, doors and windows both front and back of house and both inside and outside the properties.
• Develop a detailed painting plan with the Facilities Manager, outlining what needs to be painted, the methods, and materials required for a professional finish and longevity.
• Create and maintain a painting schedule, specifying when work will be undertaken in each area of a village and at what frequency.
• Identify and address decorative maintenance issues promptly, including touch-ups, repairs, and remediation of water damage or other surface imperfections.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure all painted surfaces are in good condition and address any issues proactively.
• Be diplomatic and empathetic when dealing with our Owners both around the village and within their own homes.
• Maintain an inventory of painting supplies, equipment, and materials, and requisition additional items as needed to support ongoing maintenance projects.
• Uphold meticulously high standards and take pride in your work, documenting your efforts with before and after photos.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, ensuring the safety and well-being of owners, team members, and visitors.
• Collaborate effectively with the Maintenance and Grounds teams, showing flexibility in supporting them as needed.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as required by the Facilities Manager.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations whilst performing painting and decorating tasks, ensuring the well-being of owners, team members, contractors, and visitors.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working hours to meet the demands of the painting schedule.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience in all aspects of painting, decorating, & wallpapering
• Experience of working within a five-star or quality lead environment is advantageous.
• Problem solving skills.
• Dependable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality results within specified timeframes and with minimal supervision.
• Formal training or certification in painting and decorating is desirable but not essential.
• Competence in using access equipment to carry out the tasks.
• Willing to work at heights, indoors and outside
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with owners, colleagues, and contractors in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety working practices.

In Return You Will Receive:

• Work life balance
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’ 

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