Estate Painter and Decorator

JCB; Daylesford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Private health care

29 days holiday

Job summary

Daylesford Estate in Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire border is seeking an experienced Estate Painter and Decorator to maintain and enhance its historic and private properties across the 3,100 acre estate.

You will work independently or with the Maintenance Team, applying traditional techniques and delivering high-quality finishes to houses, offices, cottages and outbuildings, while prioritising safety and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in professional painting and decorating.
• Excellent preparation and finishing skills.
• Meticulous eye for detail and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to work confidently with a variety of materials, surfaces and finishes.
• Professional, courteous and discreet approach, especially in private homes.
• Willingness to support the wider Maintenance Team.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Daylesford Estate buildings and surroundings to the highest standards.
• Work across historic buildings, private residences, estate offices, cottages and agricultural properties.
• Apply traditional painting and decorating techniques as required.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Team and support colleagues as needed.

Skills

Proven experience in painting & decor

Excellent prep & finishing skills

Meticulous eye for detail

Work with varied materials & finishes

Professional, courteous & discreet

Support maintenance team

Good communication & positive attitude

Health & safety awareness

Full UK driving licence

Team player

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Permanent

The opportunity - Estate Painter and Decorator

Join the Estate Maintenance Team

A new opportunity for a highly skilled painter/ decorator has arisen on the renowned organic, 3,100 acre Daylesford Estate on the Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire border.

Working across the Estate's diverse collection of properties, you will play an important role in maintaining and enhancing our buildings and surroundings to the highest standards. From historic buildings and private residences to estate offices, cottages and agricultural properties, no two days will be quite the same.

We are looking for a team player with a can-do attitude and ability to work under their own initiative, who takes genuine pride in their work and has an exceptional eye for detail.

You will have:

• Proven experience in professional painting and decorating.
• Excellent preparation and finishing skills.
• A meticulous eye for detail.
• The ability to work confidently with a variety of materials, surfaces and finishes.
• A professional, courteous and discreet approach, particularly when working within private homes.
• A practical, flexible approach and willingness to support the wider Maintenance Team.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience of working within an estate, historic property, private residence, hotel or similarly high-quality environment would be advantageous.

Knowledge of traditional painting and decorating techniques and experience working within older or listed buildings would also be welcomed.

Salary dependent on experience. Company Pension Scheme, private health care and 29 days holiday

The deadline for applications is Friday 16th October 2026