Decorator

United Living Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PiLON is seeking experienced Decorators to join our team on kitchen and bathroom renewal projects in social housing across Nottingham and surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity for self-employed tradespeople, offering a consistent, long-term workload with strong earning potential while delivering quality work in occupied properties. You’ll be part of a well-organised programme, taking pride in doing the job right.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required.
• Experience in domestic or similar work.
• Basic health & safety certifications (asbestos awareness) required.

Responsibilities

• 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 in occupied properties
• 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
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment in occupied properties

Skills

CSCS card

Experience in domestic/similar work

Basic H&S certifications

Job description

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 Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

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 Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

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