Decorator

Reed; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Multi Skilled Decorator to join their Housing Repairs team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality painting and decorating services across council properties. The ideal candidate will have a time-served apprenticeship, NVQ in multiskilling, and a Full UK Driving Licence. This hands-on role requires excellent customer service and the ability to work independently across various sites.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in painting and decorating.
• Experience in building maintenance and multi-skilled tasks.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, decorating and maintain tools and equipment.
• Diagnose repair issues and communicate with planners.
• Ensure safe working practices and manage stock levels.

Skills

Time-served Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship

NVQ in multiskilling or equivalent experience

Experience in building maintenance and multi-skilled tasks

Strong communication and fault diagnosis skills

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Job description

Overview

Here’s a job advert version of the Multi Skilled Decorator role at Bury Council, tailored for posting on job boards or sharing with candidates:

Multi Skilled Decorator – Bury Council

Location: Various sites across Bury
Hours: 37 per week
Pay: £20 – £23 per hour
Driving Licence Required

About the Role

Bury Council is seeking a skilled and experienced Multi Skilled Decorator to join our Housing Repairs team. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality painting and decorating services across council homes and public buildings, including responsive repairs, planned maintenance, void property reinstatement, and capital investment projects.

This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive approach, excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently across a range of sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting, decorating, and associated multi-skilled tasks.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and IT systems (e.g., PDA/iPad).
• Diagnose repair issues and communicate effectively with planners.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Manage stock levels and maintain council vehicles.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent Bury Council professionally.
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency repairs rota.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Time-served Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship
• NVQ in multiskilling or equivalent experience
• Experience in building maintenance and multi-skilled tasks
• Full UK Driving Licence (CPC & Tachograph Licence if driving 7.5-tonne vehicles)
• Strong communication and fault diagnosis skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Desirable

• CSCS Card
• Hiab Certificate (training provided)
• ICT skills (e.g., PDA usage)
• Knowledge of public building maintenance