Painter and Decorator

Your new companyHMP Eastwood Park is a Women's Closed Category Prison, and is in Falfield, South Gloucestershire. The prison is run by His Majesty's Prison Service. Your new roleAs a painter and decorator, you will be required to ensure the site is maintained to the agreed standard with the undertaking of planned maintenance, refurbishment and new works. Painting and decorating staff and prisoner facilities on the estate, with adherence to Health and Safety guidelines and security procedures to meet sites short term and long-term goals and objectives.The main duties of this role include but are not limited to:* To undertake planned maintenance, refurbishment and new works, painting andDecorating staff and prisoner facilities on the estate.* To ensure all activities are effectively prioritised in-line with local procedures* Ensuring workload/regime is delivered escalating issues to the Site Manager whenrequired* You may be required to supervise prisoners throughout the day and during training.* To uphold the agreed standard of prisoner discipline within the work area. ThisIncludes issuing of behaviour warnings, and logging as appropriate* To undertake quality control over prisoner work as agreed within the ServiceDelivery Agreement (SDA)* To undertake survey inspections including in confined spaces and at heightRecording all work and completing associated registers/logs* To advise on sufficient levels of stock and request procurement of goods andServices and ensure all materials used are logged and are fit for purpose* To escort technical contractors, working with and supervising them in accordancewith Local Security Strategy (LSS) when required* To maintain regular communications, via radio net* To comply with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and legislation toEnsure statutory and mandatory compliance* To drive estate vehicles and operate plant equipment when required* To carry out locking duties as required* To undertake incidental and emergency or urgent tasks and assignments as perService Delivery Agreement timescales in a safe manner* To contribute to the development of local practice, process and initiatives, ensureConsistency within the unit in the application of policies and procedures affectingPrisoners and staff* To actively contribute to the effective management of the tool inventory andMaintain security standards within the designated work area* To positively contribute to the building and development of a culture of excellent* Customer service, establishing and maintaining an excellent working relationship with the client* To take accountability for ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and company policy, including undertaking the role of Fire Warden and/or FirstAider as required* All tools and equipment are provided on site.Hours are Monday to Friday- 8-4.30pm- 39 hrs per week £15.84 per hour inclusive of holiday (PAYE) or £18.58 per hour (Umbrella).What you'll need to succeedApplicants must hold a city and Guilds, NVQ level 3 in Painting and decorating or an equivalent. Time-served candidates will be considered. They must have experience in a similar role. All candidates are subject to satisfactory referencing and full prison clearance, which can take 6-8weeks to be processed.You must hold a license and own a vehicle due to the location of the site. What you'll get in returnThis role is a temporary to permanent opportunity. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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