Multi-skilled Painter & Decorator

Dudley, West Midlands
Black Country Living Museum
Are you looking for a new role to use your trade skills with more sociable hours and a central place of work? Do you have a passion for historic buildings? If so, then we may have the role for you! Location: Dudley, West Midlands Contract: Full-time, permanent (39 hours per week) Salary: £26,000 per annum Days of work: Monday Friday, 8 am-4.30 pm (Flexible) Black Country Living Museum is looking for a Painter & Decorator to join our team of multi-skilled tradespeople. As a Painter & Decorator, you will assist the Site Conservation & Maintenance team in bringing our historic site to life using a mixture of modern and traditional methods and materials. We re looking for someone with unique skills to work amongst our iconic collection of buildings and objects; if this sounds like you then keep reading! Who are we? We are an award-winning open-air museum. Throughout our 44-year history, our aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. We ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country s industrial landscape the first ever of its kind in the UK is celebrated by generations. We are currently embarking upon our largest development ever, with a multi-million-pound investment bringing our story into the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. What can you expect? • Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as is regularly used for TV and Film locations. • Opportunity to learn new skills. • Competitive rewards & benefits. • Supportive & inclusive work culture. What will you be doing? • Designing and implementing a structured and cyclical painting plan. • Researching appropriate products and techniques, remaining sympathetic to our historic setting. • Undertaking paintwork on our historic buildings using traditional methods and materials. • Maintaining accurate electronic records of the paint (type & color) and method used for each project or building. • Assisting and supporting the wider team with general site work and maintenance where appropriate. What are we looking for? • Experience in painting & decorating heritage buildings. • Respectful and confident people/communication skills. • Able to work well as part of a team. • Able to self-manage; take accountability and ownership of work. • Confident computer skills. • Flexible approach to work. Benefits: • Access to BCLM s 26 Acre Site Generous Annual Leave Allowance Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Retail Discounts via BCLM Online BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. Interviews are expected to take place on or around the week commencing 4 September 2023, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend. Closing date: 29 August 2023 You may have experience in the following: Multi-skilled Painter, Decorative Finish Specialist, Interior Decorator, Renovation Artist, Coating Technician, Surface Enhancement Expert, Color Specialist, Finishing Craftsman, Home Improvement Artisan, Wall Treatment Artisan, Refinishing Technician, Interior Renovator, Surface Design Specialist. REF-(phone number removed)