Heritage Painter & Decorator (Multi-Skilled)

Raby Estates; North East; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform provided

Free on-site car parking

Discounts at Raby retail and foodOut

Complimentary access to Raby Castle

Job summary

Raby Estates in County Durham is seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator to join the Estate Maintenance Team. You will primarily decorate domestic, commercial and heritage buildings and assist with property repairs and refurbishment projects.

We value high-quality workmanship, attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a wider estate team, with a strong health and safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in painting and decorating on domestic and commercial properties.
• NVQ qualification or equivalent in the building sector.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong awareness of health and safety and ability to lead by example.
• High attention to detail with pride in producing quality work.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Honest, reliable, and flexible with a positive, can-do attitude.
• NVQ or equivalent qualification of level 2 or above.
• Minimum 5 years’ wider construction or property maintenance experience.
• Experience working with traditional and heritage buildings.
• Additional trade skills including joinery, tiling, plumbing, roofing or plastering.

Responsibilities

• Undertake internal and external painting and decorating works across domestic, commercial and heritage buildings.
• Prepare surfaces using traditional and modern methods to achieve high-quality finishes.
• Carry out filling, sanding, preparation and finishing works to a consistently high standard.
• Apply a range of paints, stains, varnishes and specialist coatings as required.
• Diagnose decorating defects and carry out or recommend appropriate remedial works.
• Work on both modern and traditional properties, including listed and heritage buildings.
• General building maintenance works
• General labouring
• Property refurbishment works
• Reactive maintenance works

Skills

Painting & decorating

Health & safety awareness

Communication

Organisation & planning

Reliability & honesty

Driving licence

Flexibility

Education

NVQ qualification or equivalent in the building sector

NVQ level 2 or above

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Raby Estates in County Durham is seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator to join the Estate Maintenance Team. You will primarily decorate domestic, commercial and heritage buildings and assist with property repairs and refurbishment projects.

We value high-quality workmanship, attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a wider estate team, with a strong health and safety mindset.