Decorator
- Pay: £20 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Location: Yeovil/Somerset
- 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)