Painter and Decorator Job Description

Job Title

Painter and Decorator

Line Manager/ Reports to

Insert as applicable e.g. Site Manager

Team

/Department

Insert as applicable

Location

Insert as applicable e.g. Poole site or such other location that may be required of the job role

Website details can be inserted here

Job Ref & about the organisation  

Social Media info etc 

Core Objectives

Main Tasks/Duties and Responsibilities  

– preparation work before painting and decoration can take place, both internal and external

– all types of painting and redecoration works including wall papering, painting with various paints, varnishes and finishes both inside and outside, including artexing and other specialist finishes.

– diagnose where repairs and maintenance are required

– identify quantities required to complete each task

– identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes, law, working practices and health and safety

– carry out planned tasks in accordance with contract/agreed requirements on services and associated systems

– carry out tasks within agreed time limits

– ensure compliance to  agreed codes, legislation, and procedures including health and safety

– maintain accurate records/documentation associated with your work

– report to Line Manager

– immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the organisation and/or its clients/customers to Line manager

– meet your targets and contribute to those of the team as a whole

– contribute towards the smooth running of the team

– adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

From time to time you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role.

You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your Line Manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.

Hours

Insert following if applicable Your job will involve travel to sites within the agreed area. The agreed area is insert e.g. 20 mile radius, county etc

Secondary Tasks/Duties

You must carry out your duties to the best of your ability, having consideration for the needs of your colleagues and the Organisation and its clients/customers. You must obey all lawful and reasonable orders given to you and comply with the Organisation’s rules, procedures and policies

Management / Supervisory responsibilities

People or equipment

You are responsible for the equipment provided to you for use in your job role. This means you must ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided, all of the organisation’s policies and procedures and the law and using, where applicable, any safety equipment or Personal Protective Equipment provided. You are responsible for ensuring that the equipment you use is maintained and can be used/operated at all times.

Essential Abilities/ Competencies of this job role

– to have achieved the qualifications and have completed an appropriate apprenticeship for insert as applicable e.g. minimum NVQ Level 2 in painting and decoration

– to hold the following insert as applicable e.g. . CSCS card

– experience  in this type of job role – insert as applicable e.g.   minimum 5 years

– understanding of the industry standards

– requisite knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade

– to demonstrate knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations for this role

– skills in the preparation of all types of surfaces and painting and decoration using a variety of papers and paints to achieve various specialist finishes

– to be friendly and approachable

– to understand and deliver good customer service

– good attention to detail

– to demonstrate good time management and project management skills

– a full driving licence

insert anything else required

You need to have and maintain (with regular training and updates as necessary) the knowledge, technical skills and qualifications that are necessary to perform your job role to comply with the requirements of the Organisation and any applicable rules, regulations (particularly of any professional body) and with any law which applies to your job role.

Special Working Conditions

The nature of your role will require you to travel within the area that your team covers. However, from time to time you may be expected to travel outside that area as the job role requires.

Approved by Name

John Smith

Job Role

Site Manager

Date approved

10/11/2012