Painter & Decorator Craftsperson

Job summary

The Operational Estates department at Wrexham Maelor Hospital is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Painter and Decorator, to assist with the maintenance of the Health Board's hospitals, clinics and surgeries. This rare opportunity offers an individual the experience of working within a large healthcare estate.

Main duties of the job

Based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital , the successful candidate will be expected to travel between BCUHB sites in Wrexham, when required, to carry out their duties. These will include:

• Preparation of internal and external paint surfaces
• Stripping and removing wallpapers.
• Carry out minor plaster work repairs
• Room clearance, manoeuvring of heavy items of furniture and equipment.
• Application of various paint coatings and stains, some of which are specialist by nature, using brush, roller and spray techniques, including Porta Flex.
• Re-glazing operations and making good putty, mastic's and glazing compounds when painting or undertaking repair work.
• Line marking of roadways and flooring, to include the application of stencil road markings, line, symbols using spray line and traffic paint.
• Sign writing.

A fuller list of expected tasks can be found in the job description.

The successful candidate will have served a recognised apprenticeship in painting and decorating, and hold a C&G Craft Certificate or an NVQ level 3.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.