Apprentice Painter Decorator

The Property Services, Internal Maintenance Service (IMS) are responsible for conducting high quality repairs and maintenance on our customers’ homes across the geographical footprint of EMH homes. 

1.       To work in an effective and efficient manner at all times and to inform line management at the earliest opportunity, or any other nominated person, where this is not possible.

2.       To be responsible for keeping a clean and tidy appearance and ensuring that any IMS vehicles or equipment are kept clean in good order, if allocated one. Every attempt must be made to prevent theft of vehicle and equipment.

3.       To use existing and future technology as necessary to effectively carry out work or improve the efficiency of the service.

4.       To meet the Apprentice Mentor / Team Leader / Works Manager as required, at a specified time to receive work instructions.

5.      To participate at team meetings to ensure continuous improvement of performance at Property Services and be willing to learn and contribute to the development of the IMS as and when required throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.

6.      To make and receive telephone calls / messages as required. To acknowledge these calls and respond accordingly.

7.      To be aware of responsibilities when entering properties, (including to keep tenants informed, and on completion of the job to leave tenants property in a clean and tidy condition).

8.      To attend a designated college course and work to and achieve all theoretical and practical requirements set out by the college.

9.      You will be expected to undergo designated training sessions as necessary, which may be out of normal working hours and / or at other establishments as may be required.

11. To ensure all duties carried out comply with:

a) Current Health and Safety issues

b) Working conditions normally inherent in the job

c) Customer care standards

d) EMH homes and EMH group policies and procedure, specifications, quality standard and work rules.

12.   You will be expected to contribute and work towards on-going polices on Community Development, Value for Money, Environmental Issues, Crime and Disorder and Equal Opportunities.

13.   To carry out reasonable additional duties / responsibilities where necessary and to accept other such duties as requested by the Works Manager / Team Leader / Apprentice Mentor.

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time role within the company.

Employer Description:

We are one of the largest providers of affordable housing and care services in the East Midlands, operating across more than 40 rural and urban local authority areas. Our commitment to delivering excellent services and providing safe, secure homes underpins everything we do. Working closely with our residents and partners, we aim to build up to 500 new, high-quality homes each year for rent and shared ownership. We also provide care and support services, including nursing care, Extra Care independent living and supported living – ensuring people can live well, safely and independently in homes that meet their needs. Alongside this, we continue to strengthen our service delivery by tackling homelessness, investing in apprenticeships, jobs, training, skills and enterprise, promoting financial inclusion and delivering energy-efficiency programmes. Equality and diversity sit at the heart of our work, guiding both our services and the way we support the communities we serve.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Problem solving