The Iveagh Trust is the oldest provider of social housing in Ireland, building sustainable communities since 1890. Today, the Trust provides over 1,700 homes in Dublin, across nine locations, offering a range of housing options including general needs housing for families, supported housing for older people, and accommodation for men experiencing homelessness at the Iveagh Hostel.
The Position
The Iveagh Trust is recruiting an experienced painter to join our expanding in-house repairs and maintenance team, for interior and exterior jobs. The successful applicant will work on a variety of projects in residential settings.
Key Responsibilities

• Small touch ups
• Large scale interior & exterior painting jobs
• Refurbishment of Iveagh Trust residential properties prior to re-letting
• Project work on our heritage building e.g. windows
• Ensuring properties can be made available for letting within target timelines
• Cleaning and treating mould from time to time
• Maintain accurate records work activities
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations
• Implement and promote best practices.
• Provide excellent customer service

Competencies

• Punctuality
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to meet deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Ability to interact with co-workers, estate management & Iveagh Trust tenants

Qualifications / Experience
Essential

• 3 years proven experience
• Good knowledge of painting and decorating in a residential setting
• Manual handling / working at height training or willing to attend training course
• Fluent English

Desirable

• Relevant qualification / apprenticeship
• A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel between properties as required (within Dublin City & County).
• Own transport preferable and mileage is payable at civil service rates

The Iveagh Trust offers excellent terms and conditions of employment:

• Annual Leave – 22 days – increasing with service to 25 days.
• 39 hours per week
• Pension – Best-in-class Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
• Death in Service Cover.
• Full Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Group Health Insurance Scheme providing discount to employees.
• Mileage allowance will be paid in respect of all car mileage on Trust business.
• Full induction and ongoing professional training and development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Contribution to a meaningful cause by enhancing the living conditions of residents in need.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Ireland
Closing date for applications is Friday 1st November 2024
Please submit your CV with a cover note to hr@theiveaghtrust.ie
Shortlisting of applications for interview will commence before the closing date therefore if you are interested in this opportunity, please apply early. The Iveagh Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €14.34-€21.50 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Residential painting: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/11/2024
Reference ID: PAINT2024
Expected start date: 02/12/2024