Fabric Operative (Painter/Decorator)

Carmarthen Campus

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.

We placed 13th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.

We are now looking for a Fabric Operative (Painter/Decorator) to join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE -

You will be responsible for carrying out all forms of painting and decorating, internally and externally, within an extensive range of building of various ages and complexities. The work entails planned and reactive corrective maintenance to the buildings as well as some minor replacements /renewals. You will be required to report and/or travel to any of the University buildings/premises as directed by the line manager and to drive, when required, the University vehicles in order to complete the tasks/work.

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as a Fabric Operative, you will need:

• A good level of general education
• Painting & Decorating 2/3 NVQ or working towards
• Previous experience in providing high quality service.
• Previous experience of general maintenance works
• Possess good knowledge of interior and external plastering works
• Ability to apply attention to detail when required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines when required
• Ability to work effectively as an individual, as part of a team and in partnership with others.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to direct own work
• Ability and preparedness to work flexibly, inclusive of weekends and out of normal working hours when required
• Possess valid driving license - due to the base being Carmarthen but the work being across the sites, the individual must be able to drive between Carmarthen and Lampeter and Swansea. These posts have to carry equipment between these sites and there is no regular public transport that would be suitable.

It would also be beneficial if you had:

• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh (oral and written).

- BENEFITS -

• Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

So, if you’re seeking to play a key role in the upkeep of our university as a Fabric Operative (Painter/Decorator), please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 9 February 2023, 11:59pm

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