Overview
Liberty, a part of Wates Property Services, is a leading provider of property services.
An award-winning company, Liberty specializes in repairs and maintenance, gas services, and construction projects, delivering property services to over a quarter of a million homes.
The company collaborates with landlords, local authorities, and private sector clients nationwide, while also focusing on building new homes across the North of England.
Liberty is committed to exceptional quality, value for money, and fostering strong partnerships with clients, tenants, and communities. It invests its profits into social purpose projects and homebuilding initiatives.
About the Job
Liberty has an exciting opportunity for a Painter & Decorator to join our team in Salford and the surrounding areas of Greater Manchester. This full-time, permanent role offers 40 hours per week, with a competitive salary of £28,392 per annum. In addition, you will receive a company van (for commercial use only), a fuel card, and excellent benefits!
As an innovative construction firm, Liberty is committed to putting customers and clients first. We are passionate about housing maintenance and development, delivering value-for-money services that positively impact people and communities.
The success of our organization is driven by the quality of the people we employ. We take pride in hiring talented, motivated individuals within the property services sector.
Key Responsibilities for the Painter & Decorator Role:
- Perform full painting and decorating duties
- Identify and address defects in paintwork
- Prepare internal walls and ceilings for painting or wallpapering
- Apply emulsion paints to internal walls/ceilings, following correct preparation procedures
- Burn off old paint from windows, doors, fascia, and soffits
- Paint both external and internal surfaces
- Stain external hardwood doors and windows
- Apply patterned anaglypta wall coverings
- Treat mould and condensation issues
- Apply preservatives to external timber (fencing, gates)
- Communicate with customers, working from written and verbal instructions, including drawings, sketches, and measurements
What We’re Looking For in the Ideal Candidate:
- Completed a recognized Apprenticeship and relevant qualification (NVQ L2 or L3), with certificates required
- Proficient in all aspects of painting and decorating, with experience in maintenance work on domestic properties, including high-rise buildings
- Background in general painting work, including working in confined spaces
- Experience in social housing maintenance
- A current UK driving licence is essential
- CSCS card, asbestos awareness, and own tools preferred
What We Offer:
- Company van and fuel card
- Pension scheme
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Liberty Sense Awards (employee nominations for living the Liberty values, with high street vouchers for winners)
- YuLife Benefits:
- Life Insurance (2x annual salary value)
- 24/7 UK-based GP access
- Best Doctors service for second opinions on complex diagnoses
- Mental health support (4-6 sessions with a psychologist/psychotherapist)
- Online health check, nutrition consultations, fitness programs
- Employee Assistance Programme (YuMatter+), offering support for mental, financial, and professional well-being
- Free will writing
- Healthy behaviors reward scheme with redeemable vouchers
- Discounted gym memberships and savings on travel, holidays, and retail
- Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional, with cashback claims for dental, optical treatments, and more)
At Liberty, we are dedicated to investing in our employees’ development and ensuring competency and compliance with industry standards. We offer additional training where appropriate, providing you with the skills needed to excel.
Liberty is a diverse and inclusive employer, committed to providing equal opportunities and upholding our core values of Passion, Openness, Respect, Trust, Fairness, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement.
Liberty is a real living wage employer.
Important:
Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered. All employees must complete pre-employment checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, prior to or upon commencing employment with Liberty.
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