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Store Decorator

Cardiff

Posted 16/09/2024

£25,000 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. We are one of the UK’s leading sofa specialists, and looking for a Store Decorator to join our Retail team in the South West & Wales region.
  2. As a Store Decorator you will be responsible for preparing and decorating a stores internally and externally in line with business requirements.
  3. We offer Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and many more.
Job Description

What’s the opportunity?

We’re looking for a Store Decorator to join our Retail team in the South West & Wales region.

You will be responsible for preparing and decorating a stores internally and externally in line with business requirements. This will include working on a wide variety of surfaces, including metal, wood, plaster and stone, and incorporating numerous materials, such as paint and varnish 

What does the role involve?

  • Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes and surfaces to paint 
  • Applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces to the highest standard
  • Handling planning and prep work in a safe and efficient manner 
  • Preparing the surrounding area by covering with cloth or plastic to prevent damage
  • Moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of the task required to be completed 
  • Taping off areas as required, ensuring during working hours the area is cornered off to ensure customer and team safety 
  • Purchasing paint, brushes, and other supplies in order to complete the task in hand 
  • Once task is complete, ensuring area is left clean and adheres to our store standards 
  • Communicating with store store management team to ensure decorating standards are in line with business requirements 
  • Carry out risk assessments to ensure safe working in accordance with health and safety legislation including the safe use of ladders, for working at height

Who are we looking for?

  • Previous decorating experience, ideally within a similar role
  • A hands-on approach to your work and a keen eye for detail
  • The ability to carry out tasks independently
  • Motivation to do the best job for your store
  • Good communication skills 
  • Ability to Climb Ladders 
  • Ability to Carry Heavy Equipment (Including Painting Tools and Heavy Buckets of Paint) 
  • Excellent Communication Skills 

What’s in it for you?

  • 33 days holidays including bank holidays 
  • Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more!
  • Colleague Discount
  • Career progression 
  • Long service awards
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave  
  • Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme – to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics
  • Medicash – low cost health plans 
  • Virtual GP – Access to a GP service 24/7 
  • Salary finance scheme  
  • Pension Scheme
  • Death in Service
  • Life assurance 
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme 

About ScS

We are one of the UK’s leading sofa specialists, and you can find us on numerous retail parks all over the country.  

We have over 100 retail stores, serviced by 9 distribution centres, a Digital Hub based in Coventry and a support centre based in Sunderland.  For over a century, ScS has been providing customers with an excellent customer experience, selling beautiful products with outstanding value, quality and choice. Our primary product focus helping customers to create the home they’ll love and that’s where you come in.

 

ScS - Sofa Carpet Specialist
Company Information

Since launching as ‘Suite Centre Sunderland’ in 1894 as a family-owned general home furnishing store, ScS has grown to be one of the UK’s leading and best-loved sofa and flooring specialists. 

Today, we have nearly 2000 colleagues, 98 retail stores and nine distribution centres across the UK, plus our Digital Lounge in Coventry and our Head Office in Sunderland.

As a company our purpose is simple – we’re on a mission to help customers create a home they love and a place that people love to work.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Villiers Street,

    Sunderland SR1 1HA

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