Mobile Painter & Decorator for Social Housing

Plus Dane Housing; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Three-day Christmas closedown

Ongoing training and development

Option to buy up to five extra days of

Job summary

Plus Dane Housing is seeking an experienced painter and decorator to deliver high-standard decorating and repairs across properties in Cheshire. The role entails completing responsive repairs, void works and planned maintenance, including kitchen-related painting, while minimising disruption for customers.

You’ll travel between properties in a company vehicle, keeping tools and van stocked, and work independently or with colleagues while ensuring safety and paperwork are maintained.

Qualifications

• A City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification in painting and decorating or a related trade.
• Experience of responsive and void maintenance, together with planned building maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Good organisation, problem-solving, communication and basic digital skills, with the judgement to decide whether repair or replacement is needed.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel between Plus Dane properties.

Responsibilities

• Complete painting, decorating, repairs, planned works and related trade tasks to a high standard.
• Follow job instructions, manage materials responsibly and keep accurate digital records.
• Risk assess work and comply with health and safety regulations, codes of practice and company procedures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, van stock and the company vehicle in good order.
• Keep appointments, carry out pre-inspections and report additional defects or required works; and
• Build professional, respectful relationships with customers, protect their homes and possessions, and reduce and segregate waste in line with company requirements.

Skills

Painting and decorating

Driving licence

Health & safety knowledge

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ in painting & decorating

NVQ or equivalent in painting & decorating

Job description

Plus Dane Housing is seeking an experienced painter and decorator to deliver high-standard decorating and repairs across properties in Cheshire. The role entails completing responsive repairs, void works and planned maintenance, including kitchen-related painting, while minimising disruption for customers.

You’ll travel between properties in a company vehicle, keeping tools and van stocked, and work independently or with colleagues while ensuring safety and paperwork are maintained.