Crewe
EQUANS is recruiting for a Decorator to be based in Crewe. This is a permanent full‑time role of 40 hours per week, with a competitive salary and benefits package. Equans provides comprehensive and high‑quality services to multi‑sector customers across the UK, delivering 24/7 reactive and planned preventive maintenance for technical building services and undertaking specialist projects such as plant replacements, refurbishments and condition‑improvement maintenance works. • Carry out efficient and cost‑effective painting and decorating work as instructed., • Remove the existing paintwork and prepare the surface by rubbing down and, where necessary, filling to give a smooth surface for paint application., • Apply a range of paint products, including one primer, one undercoat and one gloss by brush and roller to walls, ceilings, doors and timber sections in accordance with design specifications and manufacturer’s instructions., • Remove existing wall coverings by steaming and/or scraping to prepare walls or ceilings for papering., • Wallpaper walls and ceilings in accordance with design specifications and manufacturer’s instructions., • Apply spray‑painted finishes to walls and ceilings in accordance with design specifications and manufacturer’s instructions., • Prepare and apply one coat of varnish, sealer, bitumen, read lead, stain or other necessary finishes in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions., • Prepare and apply emulsion, eggshell, masonry paint in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions., • Carry out works within the Painting and Decorating craft as instructed by team leaders/management., • Complete and submit appropriate documentation in a timely manner., • Ensure that standards and quality of work produced are in accordance with best practice and are fit for purpose., • Be involved in apprentice training., • Carry out any other ad hoc duties as instructed by the Minor Works Team Leader – Painting., • Other reasonable activities as necessary. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: • Pension Scheme, • 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays), • Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app, • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers, • Gym membership discounts, • Cycle‑to‑work scheme, • Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes., • NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Painting and Decorating., • Experience working in the construction industry undertaking decorating activities., • Ability to work unsupervised and as a team member., • Ability to carry, erect, climb and regularly work on access equipment, in accordance with safe systems of work., • Ability to work in confined spaces., • Ability to understand and carry out verbal/written instructions., • Ability to liaise and work with clients and members of the public., • Ability to work in inclement weather., • Ability to work overtime if required., • Ability to travel between the depot and work locations., • Self‑motivated, • Enthusiastic, • Flexible & adaptable, • Good communicator, • Ability to work both alone and as part of a multi‑skilled team, • Well presented, • Reliable At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do – should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr