Painter / Decorator

From fixing faults to replacing items, joining our Technical Services team means you can be a superhero for families during their break. The dedicated team provide a speedy response to any service breakdown while delivering excellent care, so our guests can relax knowing they’re being taken care of. 

PAINTER / DECORATOR | £14.87 per hour 

In this role, you will undertake planned decoration to accommodation lodges and central building facilities, with the flexibility to fulfil the reactive decorating work orders on a daily basis. This role will be fully integrated within the maintenance team ensuring guest standards are constantly improved.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking planned painting, working to an agreed programme of works within accommodation units on changeover days
• Ensuring works are sequenced to allow surfaces to be suitably dry for arriving guests to use the accommodation
• Working within and as part of the Technical Services Maintenance team, working closely with the Accommodation Services teams
• Working within central facilities out of trading hours, with flexibility to work early mornings or night shifts, depending on the requirements of the trading units
• Completing reactive work orders in the allotted time scale for each set of works

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills as you will regularly come into contact with both colleagues and guests. Trade experience is essential as technical knowledge will be required.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Woburn Forest, MK45 2HZ as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Painting & Decorating (6707-33) or equivalent working experience
• Qualified and experienced in erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms
• Proven ability to complete works to a high standard
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
• Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate well at all levels
• Current full UK Driving Licence

You will also require experience in the following skills:-

• Applying hangings to walls and ceilings
• Producing specialist architectural finishes for decorative work
• Preparing surfaces for decoration
• Applying paint systems by brush and roller
• Applying and creating colour

Desirable requirements:

• Experience in a dynamic organisation
• Proven organisational skills
• Qualified and experienced in the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) 

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 13th May 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: 14th May 2025

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

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