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- Pay Rate: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour PAYE
- Location: Bury Council
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months)
Bury Council is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Decorator to join our team for a 6-month period. This role involves carrying out a variety of painting and decorating tasks as well as other multi-skilled work related to the repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment of council homes, public buildings, and other properties managed or worked on by Bury Council. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality service and customer care in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Undertake all painting, decorating, and relevant multi-skilled works on buildings managed or worked on by Bury Council.
- Operate and maintain all issued plant and equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines.
- Safeguard Bury Council’s property and plant machinery.
- Use IT systems (PDA’s or iPad) in line with the council's policies and procedures to ensure documentation is accurate and updated in real time.
- Re-use part-used materials and dispose of waste according to recycling and sorting requirements.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments of tenant-reported repairs and communicate effectively with planners to facilitate timely repairs.
- Ensure that vehicles provided are used responsibly, kept secure, clean, and used only for work purposes during work hours.
- Work safely with scaffolding and adhere to established work procedures and safety methods.
- Transport all construction material waste to recycling centers or tips as required.
- Participate in the out-of-hours call service rota.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in painting and decorating.
- Ability to perform multi-skilled repairs as per the agreement and qualifications.
- Proficiency in using IT systems for documentation and reporting.
- Strong diagnostic skills for assessing repairs and planning appropriate actions.
- Commitment to recycling and efficient waste management.
- Full UK driving licence.
Next Steps:
To apply for this Multi-Skilled Decorator position, please send your cv to
