Painter & Decorator. Glasgow

Hourly Rate: £13

Working Hours: 9am – 5pm. 30 hours per week

Contract Duration: This is a seasonal opportunity during the summer months.

Vita Student's next-level apartment design offers a variety of studios to suit our summer guests. We offer style, luxury & comfort to our residents, surrounded by premium amenities and a vibrant city life. We’re looking for a seasonal Painter & Decorator to improve the appearance of our student properties ahead of the next intake of Students in September.

Our Painter & Decorator

Is responsible for the painting and finishing of interior and exterior surfaces of buildings. This includes preparing surfaces, selecting and applying appropriate materials (paint, wallpaper, finishes), and ensuring a high standard of workmanship. The goal is to improve the appearance and protect surfaces from damage.

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, filling cracks and holes, and applying undercoats.
• Mix and match paint colours to desired specifications.
• Apply paint, varnish, wallpaper, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.
• Use brushes, rollers, or spray equipment to apply coatings.
• Clear / prepare rooms and cover surfaces with cloths or masking tape to protect areas not being painted.
• Hang wallpaper and other decorative wall coverings.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or other platforms to reach high areas.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and adheres to safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.

Who we want to join our team…

Professional Experience

• Apprenticeship or on-the-job training preferred.
• Proven experience as a painter and decorator or in a similar role.

Personal Characteristics

• Vita Student operate a multi-cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike.
• Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed.
• Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations.
• Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required.

Why work for us…….

Our employees have the pride of working at our luxury properties, which offer the highest standard of resident accommodation across the UK. We reward the commitment and dedication of our people by providing the following benefits:

Royal London Pension – We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future.

Recognition Programmes – We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc.

24/7 Employee Assistance – The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing.

Right to Work & DBS

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further.