Decorator

Build Recruitment; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Decorator to join a busy property maintenance team in Bracknell. You will perform internal and external painting, tiling, and damp treatment across residential properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, driving licence, and strong communication and safety awareness. You will work with other trades to deliver efficient maintenance services, and opportunities for ongoing training

Qualifications

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Painting & Decorating and/or Tiling, or relevant time-served experience.
• Desirable previous experience in property maintenance or social housing.
• Good knowledge of preparation, repairs, decoration techniques and materials.
• Experience treating damp and mould is advantageous.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures and safe practices.
• Competent using a smartphone or tablet to update job records.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A reliable, professional and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating works across residential properties.
• Complete tiling works, including minor wall repairs and preparation.
• Wash down and treat damp and mould per manufacturer guidelines.
• Undertake external cleaning and maintenance of windows, doors, soffits, fascias and porches.
• Carry out minor repairs to timber window frames, doors, guttering and other external fixtures.
• Manage daily workloads, attend appointments on time and complete jobs on schedule.
• Maintain communication with customers and scheduling team, providing progress updates.
• Ensure all work aligns with health and safety regulations and risk assessments.
• Order materials when required and ensure cost-effective completion.
• Accurately record completed jobs, timesheets and materials using a smartphone or tablet.
• Collaborate with other trades to deliver efficient property maintenance.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Tiling

Customer service

Communication

Health & safety

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating or Tiling

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Decorator to join a busy property maintenance team in Bracknell. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and reliable tradesperson with experience in painting, decorating and tiling to carry out repairs and maintenance across residential properties.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality workmanship, including internal and external decoration, tiling, and treating damp and mould, while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating works across residential properties.
• Complete tiling works, including minor wall repairs and preparation where required.
• Wash down and treat damp and mould in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Undertake external cleaning and maintenance of windows, doors, soffits, fascias and porches.
• Carry out minor repairs to timber window frames, doors, guttering and other external fixtures.
• Manage daily workloads effectively, attending appointments on time and completing jobs within agreed timescales.
• Maintain excellent communication with customers and the scheduling team, providing updates on progress and any delays.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations, risk assessments and method statements.
• Order materials when required and ensure work is completed cost-effectively.
• Accurately record completed jobs, timesheets and materials using a smartphone or tablet.
• Work collaboratively with other trades to deliver an efficient property maintenance service.

Requirements

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Painting & Decorating and/or Tiling, or relevant time-served experience.
• Previous experience carrying out painting, decorating and tiling works within property maintenance or social housing is desirable.
• Good knowledge of preparation, repairs, decoration techniques and appropriate materials.
• Experience treating damp and mould would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage workloads and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Competent using a smartphone or tablet to update job records.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A reliable, professional and customer-focused approach.

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent position with an established property maintenance team.
• Opportunity to utilise your trade skills across a varied range of residential maintenance works.
• A role where quality workmanship and customer satisfaction are highly valued.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.