Decorator

Service Care Solutions; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled home improvement company seeks a Decorator in Eastleigh to perform high-quality decoration and tiling works. The ideal candidate will possess a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent experience and will be responsible for delivering exceptional workmanship while ensuring customer satisfaction. This position offers £20 per hour for a 12-week temporary contract with a possibility of transitioning to a 6-month fixed-term role. Benefits include a company van, uniforms, and PPE provided.

Benefits

Company van

Uniform

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Advanced craft level qualification in Tiling and/or Painting & Decorating.
• Previous experience in housing organizations or contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of repair, tiling and redecoration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tiling and decoration to high standards.
• Manage workload and attend appointments on time.
• Follow health & safety legislation and use equipment safely.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Tiling and/or Painting & Decorating

NVQ Level 2 in Tiling or Painting & Decorating

Job description

Decorator

Pay: £20 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Eastleigh
Contract: 12‑week temporary contract, with potential to move to a 6‑month fixed‑term
Benefits: Company van, uniform, PPE provided

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and experienced decorator to carry out high‑quality decoration and tiling works across our properties. You will deliver excellent standards of workmanship, ensure customer satisfaction, and complete tasks efficiently using the correct materials and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out decoration and tiling works to our properties efficiently and to a high standard, following specifications and using correct products.
• Wash down and treat mould and damp in line with manufacturer guidelines, including external cleaning of windows, doors, soffits and fascias.
• Complete minor repairs to walls to enable tiling, and on external works carry out minor repairs to timber‑framed windows, doors, porches, guttering and fascias.
• Manage your workload effectively, attend appointments within agreed timeslots and maintain strong communication with the scheduling team.
• Follow all health & safety legislation, policies and procedures, including safe use of equipment, PPE, COSHH, risk assessments and method statements.
• Complete work in the most cost‑effective manner, pre‑ordering materials when required and keeping customers informed of progress.
• Work collaboratively with the wider trade team, supporting colleagues where needed.
• Use a smartphone and tablet to record job information, progress updates, materials used and timesheets accurately.
• Attend meetings, training and take an active role in professional and personal development.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties relevant to the role.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• City & Guilds qualification in Tiling and/or Painting & Decorating (advanced craft level), or NVQ Level 2 in Tiling or Painting & Decorating, or equivalent time‑served experience.
• Previous experience carrying out tiling and decorating within a housing organisation or contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of policies, procedures and technical requirements for repairs, tiling and redecoration work.
• Experience working as part of a trade team and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

How To Apply

If you’re interested in the role, please send your latest CV to [URL removed] or call Harry on [phone number removed].