Painter/Decorator/Window Cleaner

Painter & Decorator / Window Cleaner (Full Time) Location: The Mole Resort, Chittlehamholt, North Devon Department: Maintenance & Facilities Reports to: Maintenance Manager / Facilities Manager Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (flexibility required including occasional weekends and bank holidays) Job Purpose The Painter & Decorator / Window Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the appearance, presentation, and cleanliness of The Mole Resort's guest accommodation, leisure facilities, public areas, and external buildings.

The role combines painting and decorating duties with window cleaning responsibilities, ensuring the resort consistently meets high standards of presentation and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Painting & Decorating Carry out internal and external painting and decorating works across the resort. Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling, and priming as required. Apply paints, varnishes, stains, wallpapers, and other decorative finishes to a professional standard. Repair damaged walls, ceilings, woodwork, and decorative finishes.

Participate in room and facility refurbishment projects. Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to guests. Maintain decorating equipment and ensure materials are stored safely. Window Cleaning Clean internal and external windows across guest accommodation, leisure facilities, restaurants, offices, and public areas.

Use appropriate window cleaning equipment and techniques to achieve a streak-free finish. Safely operate access equipment, ladders, and other tools as required. Report any building defects, damage, or maintenance concerns identified during cleaning activities. Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure safe working practices are followed at all times.

General Maintenance Support Assist the maintenance team with minor repairs and general upkeep where required. Respond promptly to maintenance requests relating to the appearance and presentation of the resort. Support planned preventive maintenance schedules. Ensure work areas are left clean, safe, and tidy following all tasks.

Comply with all health and safety, COSHH, and resort procedures. Person Specification Essential Previous experience in painting and decorating. Experience of commercial or residential window cleaning. Good understanding of health and safety practices. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

Physically fit and comfortable working at height when required. Positive, flexible, and proactive approach to work. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience within hospitality, leisure, hotel, or resort environments. IPAF, PASMA, or working-at-height certification. Basic maintenance or multi-skilled trade experience.

Knowledge of COSHH regulations. Key Competencies Attention to Detail Reliability and Accountability Health & Safety Awareness Time Management Teamwork and Collaboration Customer Focus Problem Solving What We Offer Competitive salary. Resort discounts and employee benefits. Training and development opportunities. Employee assistance and wellbeing support.

Opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team in a leading North Devon resort. Success Measures High standards of décor and presentation maintained across the resort. Guest-facing areas consistently clean, safe, and visually appealing. Maintenance tasks completed within agreed timescales. Positive feedback from guests and departmental managers.

Compliance with all health and safety requirements. The Mole Resort is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.