Roles and responsibilities
Responsible for scheduling and direct supervision of the painting and plastering works across the British High Commission Estates. They will be responsible for the ordering of materials from the store in advance of programme of works. They will conduct painting and plastering works and also ensure other painters in the team are conducting their work efficiently and effectively.
Painting and Plastering Works:
- Painting both interior and exeterior surfaces throughout the BHC Estates (comprising of 120+ properties with a mix of both residential and commercial)
- Sanding of any wood surfaces and preparing for staining
- Staining of wood furniture
- Filling and repairing of cracked walls, doors and ceilings
- Sanding,preparation and varnishing of wooden floors
Scheduling
- Setting a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme for painting, plastering and staining works ensuring annual maintenance and fresh coast of paint and staining applied to ensure the upkeep of the British High Commission estate
- Provide clear guidance and demonstrate best practice in work to the other painters
- First point of contact for complaint resolution and updating with the customer through the Corporate Services Helpdesk (CSHelpdesk) for Painting and Plastering Requests
- Oversee workloads and coordinate with the TWG Admin Officer on job allocations to the Painting and Plastering Team
Continuous Improvement
- Conduct market research on new products and techiniques for painting and plastering
- Work with suppliers on product quality and usage to ensure correct application is practiced in the teams work
Line Management:
- Set direction for the team and plan out work assignments to team members
- Support team members in skill development
- Coordinate monthly team and individual meetings to track progress against set objectives
- Directly line manage 2 x S1 Painters
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
2 x S1 Painters
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Certificate from a Technical Training School in painting or plastering
- Minimum 5 years experience in painting and plastering works
- Line Management Experience and Team Leadership
- Good computer skills; good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Outlook email
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Experience or Training in Masonry, Carpentry, and general works
Required competencies
Changing and Improving, Building Capability for All, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
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