Painter & Decorator
Parker's Tavern
Date: 1 week ago
City: Cambridge, England
Contract type: Full time
About Us
The hotel consists of 192 design-led bedrooms, complemented by Parker’s Tavern, a high-end, quintessentially British restaurant & bar, along with the adjoining library, bar, and ballroom.
Set in the heart of Cambridge, University Arms is the ‘go to’ destination, alluring visitors with the promise of a sense of modern luxury, adorned with moments of enchanting discovery.
What Will You Be Doing
As a Painter & Decorator, you will support the Engineering Department to improve the conditions of the hotel through the painting and polishing of all hotel areas. Specifically, a Painter will perform the following tasks to the highest standards.
THE DUTIES
As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team in an exceptional property, the position comes with:
In line with the requirements of UK immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility to work will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
The hotel consists of 192 design-led bedrooms, complemented by Parker’s Tavern, a high-end, quintessentially British restaurant & bar, along with the adjoining library, bar, and ballroom.
Set in the heart of Cambridge, University Arms is the ‘go to’ destination, alluring visitors with the promise of a sense of modern luxury, adorned with moments of enchanting discovery.
What Will You Be Doing
As a Painter & Decorator, you will support the Engineering Department to improve the conditions of the hotel through the painting and polishing of all hotel areas. Specifically, a Painter will perform the following tasks to the highest standards.
THE DUTIES
- Carry out painting and decorating tasks throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, public areas, staff facilities, and exterior surfaces.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, filling cracks, and priming.
- Apply paints, stains, varnishes, wallpapers, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers.
- Repair and maintain decorative features including woodwork, cornices, ceiling tiles, and wall coverings.
- Ensure a high standard of finish and workmanship.
- Keep all paint and decorating tools and equipment in good condition.
- Follow hotel health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Communicate with the maintenance and housekeeping teams to coordinate decoration work with minimal disruption to guests.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.
- Advise on colour schemes and finishes in line with the hotel’s style and branding when required.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service when interacting with Guests.
- Proven experience in painting and decorating, ideally within a hotel or similar hospitality environment.
- Knowledge of paint types, application methods, and surface preparation.
- Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Good eye for detail and design.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physically fit and able to work at height when necessary.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team in an exceptional property, the position comes with:
- Competitive salary
- Free meals on duty
- Uniform
- Team Member Incentives
- Team Member Parties
- Room and F&B discounts across the Marriott portfolio
- Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £400 for referring them!
In line with the requirements of UK immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility to work will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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