The Role
Here at Fortem Solutions we’re currently recruiting for a Painter & Decorator to join our Orbit Housing contract on a full time, permanent basis. You would be covering a patch around Rugby and the surrounding areas This role would be working in our Repairs & Maintenance team, working closely with local tenants to fix issues in their houses. We have a team of Planners in our head office who take calls from tenants and then plan your day out, making sure the houses you attend are in your patch and you have all the information you need before you get there. Although we're primarily looking for a Painter & Decorator, if you had basic skills in either Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Tiling or Groundworks that would also be advantageous. This would primarily be solo work, however you will be given a company van and fuel card and you’ll have Supervisors on hand should you need any help
The Client
Fortem’s contract with Orbit Housing covers over 17,000 properties across Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Nuneaton, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Bedford. We have multiple workstreams, including Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works and Re-Roofing. We are currently rated as 4.5 on Glassdoor and 93% of staff would recommend to a friend!
Duties & Responsibilities
• Perform general Painting and Decorating work to a high standard, ensuring minimal supervision is required. • Take ownership of assigned tasks, completing them within set budget and time constraints whilst maintaining excellent craftsmanship. • Operate in strict compliance with company Health and Safety guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others. • Evaluate surfaces for necessary repairs or treatments and execute appropriate preparation steps to ensure durable, high-quality finishes. • Liaise professionally with tenants, team members, and supervisors to ensure clear understanding of requirements and minimise disruption during maintenance.
What You Will Need
Essential Criteria • Proven experience in residential painting, with strong attention to detail and a high standard of finish • Must be able to work solo, without supervision • Must be able to use a tablet to receive jobs and create notes • Full UK driving licence Desirable Criteria • Previous experience of working in the social housing sector
Benefits
Our benefits include: • Company van, fuel card, PPE & power tools all paid for • Out of hours call out & overtime available • Salary review every year • 25 days annual leave + your birthday off & all bank holidays • 8 weeks full pay paternity leave, which you can take at any point during the babies first 12 months • 26 weeks full pay maternity leave • Pension contributions
Who We Are
Fortem Solutions are a nationwide business and part of the Willmott Dixon Group. Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters. Please apply with your updated CV or if you need any assistance with your application, please contact our team at recruitment@fortem.co.uk
Job Reference: FOR05009