Painter & Decorator Team Leader
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A painting business based in Western Australia, with over 25 years' experience in residential and commercial work, is looking for a Team Leader to head its Painting Division. The position is permanent and full time in the Perth metro area, best suited to someone who has painted and decorated in commercial construction and who holds themselves to an extremely high standard.
The business is proud of its detail work, and that extends to finishing on time, creating specialty finishes and wallcoverings and keeping customers happy. You report directly to the Painting Manager and lead a team across numerous sites. The right candidate may be offered TSS482 visa sponsorship.
Leading hands are chosen for the crews they have run. Spell out your apprenticeship, your leading hand or 2IC experience and the commercial sites you have worked on, then shape a painter's CV with Build AI CV that shows your finish quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer directly to the Painting Manager
- Motivate your crew on numerous sites, managing both projects and the people on them
- Find solutions when problems arise, or work with the Painting Manager toward a positive result
- Keep the work environment safe, following OSH policies, company procedures and induction manuals
Requirements & Eligibility
- Trade Certified Painter (must have completed an apprenticeship)
- Proven leading hand or 2IC experience
- Able to manage projects and team members; finds solutions to problems or works with the Painting Manager toward a positive outcome when problems arise
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Keen eye for detail to ensure quality control
- Understands and reads project drawings (floor plans/elevations)
- Manual driver's license and White card
- No subcontractors or ABN holders
- Desirable: Working at Heights ticket and/or EWP
- Desirable: First Aid
- Desirable: airless spraying experience
- Current National Criminal History Check
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