We sat down with Darren, one of our fantastic Painter/Decorators, to find out more about his experience working for Hi-Tech Property Services.
I’ve done painting and decorating ever since leaving school way back in 1988. The CITB visited us at school and gave the pupils tests to those who showed interest in the Construction industry. 2 years at college and a city and guilds pass seems like yesterday but 36 years later here we are.
My day tends to start early, which is quite handy and allows our travelling to avoid some traffic congestion. Normally I meet and greet with the publican when I arrive, or our line managers run through any concerns our team has. Any input from the customer is taken onboard too, then to work we go liaising with the managers and publicans to arrange so that we cause least amount of impact to their business as possible during our works.
I’ve done painting and decorating ever since leaving school way back in 1988. The CITB visited us at school and gave the pupils tests to those who showed interest in the Construction industry. 2 years at college and a city and guilds pass seems like yesterday but 36 years later here we are.
My day tends to start early, which is quite handy and allows our travelling to avoid some traffic congestion. Normally I meet and greet with the publican when I arrive, or our line managers run through any concerns our team has. Any input from the customer is taken onboard too, then to work we go liaising with the managers and publicans to arrange so that we cause least amount of impact to their business as possible during our works.
One of the best aspects of my job is seeing the transformation of the various areas we decorate. Especially pubs with overgrown ivy. When we remove the ivy, we often reveal several colour changes on the walls. In some cases, the designers can change the colours quite drastically I would assume to suit new livery or just to make a fresh impact. Often, these types of jobs come with rotten windows, which are satisfying to repair and decorate, and I walk away knowing I’ve persevered the building for people to enjoy in the future.
I have been working for Hi-Tech for five years now it’s taken me around most areas of the south, from Plymouth right across as far as Hastings. I get to see a wide range of scenery and, working on the projects side, I get to spend a few weeks in these locations learning a bit about the area, and then we are sent off to pastures new. We also have a good labour base which can change from job to job, so there’s always someone new to meet.
It’s tricky to point out one particular job, but mostly it’s when we decorate and restore some of the older pubs and accommodations bringing back to life an old country pub’s colours. Painting the city pubs sometimes feels like reassuring the locals their pub is staying open.
It’s tricky to point out one particular job, but mostly it’s when we decorate and restore some of the older pubs and accommodations bringing back to life an old country pub’s colours. Painting the city pubs sometimes feels like reassuring the locals their pub is staying open.
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Starting a new construction project, want more information on our PPM services, or perhaps just looking for a handyman for your commercial property?
Call 01329 287 626 7am – 5pm Monday – Friday for a conversation with someone straight away, or email us at enquiries@hi-techproperties.co.uk
Starting a new construction project, want more information on our PPM services, or perhaps just looking for a handyman for your commercial property?
Call 01329 287 626 7am – 5pm Monday – Friday for a conversation with someone straight away, or email us at enquiries@hi-techproperties.co.uk