Decorator

PiLON; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PiLON, part of United Infrastructure, is seeking experienced Decorators to join our team for kitchen and bathroom renewals in social housing across South-West and West London. This is a great opportunity for self-employed tradespeople seeking consistent, long-term work with strong earning potential.

You'll deliver painting and decorating for occupied properties, manage safety, and maintain high standards of finish while working on a well-organised programme across busy sites.

Qualifications

• CSCS card and health and safety awareness required.
• Experience in domestic or similar painting and decorating work.
• Basic H&S certifications, especially asbestos awareness, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out painting and decorating works within kitchen and bathroom refurbishments.
• Completing retouches and fillings after plastering works.
• Applying first and second coats for high-quality finish.
• Painting ceilings, walls, and wooden boxing covering pipes and wiring.
• Protecting furniture and surrounding areas in occupied properties.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment on site.

Skills

Reliable

Organised

Attention to detail

English speaking

Education

CSCS card

Experience in domestic/similar work

Basic H&S certifications (asbestos awareness)

Job description

Company Description

United Infrastructure delivers essential infrastructure services across utilities and social infrastructure, supporting some of the UK's largest network operators and housing providers.

PiLON, part of the United Infrastructure Group, specialises in planned maintenance, refurbishment, and repairs within the social housing sector. With over 20 years of experience, we are known for delivering quality work with care and respect for the communities we serve.

Job Description

We are looking for experienced Decorators to join our team working on kitchen and bathroom renewal projects within the social housing sector across South-West and West London.

This is a great opportunity for self-employed tradespeople looking for consistent, long-term work with strong earning potential. You'll be part of a well-organised programme, delivering quality work in occupied properties while making a real difference to residents' homes.

At PiLON, we value reliability, quality, and professionalism - and we work with people who take pride in doing the job right.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out painting and decorating works within kitchen and bathroom refurbishments
• Completing retouches and fillings following plastering works
• Applying first and second coats to achieve a high-quality finish
• Painting ceilings, walls, and wooden boxing covering pipes and wiring
• Protecting furniture and surrounding areas at all times, as properties are fully furnished
• Working efficiently to complete at least one kitchen and one bathroom per day
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with site rules (fan heaters up to 240V are not permitted)
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment in occupied properties

Qualifications

• CSCS card
• Experience in domestic/similar work
• Basic H&S certifications (especially asbestos awareness)

Additional Information

In addition to the above qualifications, we are looking for:

• Right to work in the UK
• Own tools (110v or battery-operated)
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (van preferred)
• Good conversational English
• Reliable, organised, and able to work to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality