Decorator

Mears Group PLC; Dover; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing services company is seeking a full-time Decorator in Dover to perform internal and external painting tasks in residential properties. The job requires attention to detail, a UK driving licence, and experience as a decorator. Benefits include training, employee assistance, and a share save scheme. This role is ideal for those who excel in a hands-on environment and can work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service leave

Share Save scheme

Qualifications

• UK Full driving licence required.
• Ability to work at heights essential.
• Previous experience as a decorator is needed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake internal and external painting tasks across residential properties.
• Carry out refurbishment and response maintenance jobs.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met while working.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Experience in wallpapering

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Hourly rate: £13.79

Decorator

Dover

Full Time, Permanent 42.5 Hours per week

£13.79 + Company Van and Fuel Card

About the role:

As a Decorator you will undertake a variety of internal and external painting tasks across residential properties. Internal works will involve thorough preparation and application of emulsion and gloss finishes to ceilings and walls, with particular focus on kitchens and bathrooms. Tasks will include glossing of woodwork such as doors, door frames, skirting boards, and architraves to a high standard. The successful candidates will primarily support void property refurbishments and response maintenance jobs, ensuring properties are returned to a lettable or liveable condition efficiently and professionally. Externally, painters will be expected to carry out work at height using ladders to prepare and paint fascia boards, soffits, and other timber elements, ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider maintenance team.

Key Criteria;

• UK Full driving licence

• Provide own hand tools

• Ability to work at heights

• Previous experience as a decorator and experience in wall papering

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits which includes;

• Training & development
• Mears Rewards – Allowing you to save money on everything from weekly groceries, to your annual family holiday.
• Mears Employee Assistance Programme – A confidential hotline open to all colleagues, providing support on a wide range of personal and work-relates issues.
• Long service leave – Colleague who stay for a period of time at Mears are rewarded for their service.
• Share Save and you Earn scheme – Buy shares within the business for three years, at a reduced price.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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