Painter and Decorator

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings; a landmark Grade II* listed property combining beautifully restored original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.

The Grand Hotel Birmingham features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail lounge bar, a British brasserie serving cuisine with a touch of French flair, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as our spectacular Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.

We warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Painter and Decorator

Can you bring an eye for detail and personal pride to the appearance of our gorgeous and grand property?

As a Painter and Decorator you work within the “heart of the house” and use your craft and flair to keep the iconic Grand Hotel Birmingham to the high standard befitting such a landmark.

What the role will do

• Perform routine and refurbishment painting and decorating to a high standard
• Complete all PPM schedules alongside weekly and monthly checklists
• Operate machinery with care and caution and use chemical products correctly as trained and directed
• Keep an inventory of painting and decorating supplies and equipment
• Be flexible to jump into any role within the maintenance department when needed
• Contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues

What you can bring to the role

• Must have a stong painting and decorating skillset with knowledge and experience in a similar role
• Proactive mind-set and keen attention to detail
• Promote a positive attitude and display the ability to ‘make things happen’ to achieve or exceed anticipated results
• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills
• Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate would be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift patterns through weekdays and weekends

Benefits:

The Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £27,000 per annum - plus gratuities and service charge to increase earning potential 
• Stay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as £50, with special rates for friends and family
• Get 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere location
• Enjoy discounts on retail, travel and leisure through an exclusive benefits portal
• Earn extra cash through our employee referral scheme
• Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periods
• Access 24/7 health and wellbeing support through Hospitality Action
• Access your pay whenever you need it using Wagestream
• Take advantage of career development opportunities and apprenticeship programmes
• Regular team appreciation events and monthly recognition programmes
• Career development opportunities – including access to nationally recognised, funded apprenticeship programmes