Painter / Decorator - 5291297

Painter

EQUANS is global leader in energy services, with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides FM, regeneration, technical, and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district energy, as well as renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees support the transition to net zero and digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

ROLE: Painter
PAY RATE: Depends Upon experience 
CONTRACT TYPE: 3 Months 
LOCATION: Bristol, BS34
BENEFITS: Full uniform for position and with pool van

The Role

We are seeking a Painter to join us with contract supporting a secure public sector estate in the BS34 area. The role is offered on a temporary basis for approximately three months or longer.

Working as part of the maintenance team and reporting to the Senior Technician and Senior Account Manager, the successful candidate will carry out lifecycle painting and decorating works across multiple operational sites, including administrative and training facilities. The role involves maintaining the internal and external building fabric to ensure safe and continuous operation, while also assisting with approved fabric-related change requests.

Due to the nature of the sites, the successful candidate will be required to complete a security vetting process prior to starting. Once clearance has been granted, full uniform and access to a pool vehicle will be provided.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the internal and external building fabric to ensure safe and continuous operation.
• Interpret and work from instructions, drawings, and specifications, setting up new work using appropriate tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Maintain workshops and working environments in a clean, tidy, and safe condition while working from scaffolding, MEWPs, ladders, and step ladders where required.
• Carry out unsupervised maintenance and repairs, reporting any defects or unusual circumstances to the Charge Hand or Building Manager.
• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks are completed in line with maintenance instructions, including producing material lists and recording information in Maximo or similar systems.
• Work in accordance with regulations and safety procedures, respond to instructions via radio or PDA, report delays or issues, and undertake additional duties while sharing knowledge and learning new techniques as required.

Successful Candidate

• The successful candidate will have experience in painting and decorating and the ability to work independently while following trade instructions and specifications.
• They will be able to carry out maintenance and repair works within operational environments and contribute effectively as part of the maintenance team.
• The role may involve entering operational areas such as Mortuary, ITU’s, A&E admissions and Operating Theatres after reporting to Trust staff.
• Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances may occur.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised City & Guilds (C&G), Scotvec (SVQ3), or equivalent qualification.
• Background in painting and decorating.
• Good working knowledge of painting and decorating services, including AMES taping.
• Understanding of safe working practices and compliance with statutory requirements for equipment and services operation.

Desirable

Experience using Maximo or similar maintenance management systems.
 

What happens next?
Your application and CV will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team managing this position. If your experience matches the role requirements, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity and outline the next steps.