We are seeking a qualified and skilled Painter and Decorator to join a dedicated maintenance team supporting a high-profile public sector contract portfolio across North Somerset / Bristol (BS34 area). This temporary position focuses on delivering high-quality lifecycle decorating and fabric upkeep across multiple secure facilities.
Role Overview
Pay Rate: £19.00 per hour.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.
Contract Type:(Initial contract through 31/09/2026).
Location: North Somerset / Bristol border (BS34).
Start Date: Immediate start available (Pending security clearance).
Perks: Full uniform, specialized PPE, and access to a shared pool van once site clearance is fully granted.
Key Responsibilities
Lifecycle Decorating: Execute planned lifecycle painting and decorating across internal and external building fabrics across four core regional facilities.
Project Support: Assist with authority change requests and minor refurbishment works where complex fabric alterations are required.
Autonomous Delivery: Interpret instructions, technical drawings, and specifications to prep and set up "New Work" using trade tools without direct supervision.
High-Access Working: Safely operate at heights utilizing tower scaffolding, ladders, step ladders, and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
Compliance & CAFM: Complete all tasks in alignment with contract KPIs and statutory Health & Safety guidelines, recording job updates via a digital PDA/Maximo system.
Site Care: Carry out unsupervised maintenance repairs, compile material requisitions, and maintain a clean, tidy, and safe workshop environment.
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential:
Trade Certification: Must hold a recognized City & Guilds, SVQ3, or an equivalent accredited trade qualification in Painting and Decorating.
Industry Background: A strong, provable professional background in commercial or industrial painting and decorating services.
Technical Skills: Good working knowledge of specialized coating systems and finishing techniques, including AMES taping.
Vetting Requirement: Due to the sensitive nature of these public facilities, the selected candidate must successfully clear a strict police vetting process before starting the position.
Desirable:
Valid IPAF / PASMA certifications for operating access equipment.
Previous experience using digital handheld devices (PDAs) for managing maintenance workloads.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Salary description
£19.00 - £19.00 per hour