NVQ Level 2 Painting Housing Repairs Technician/Painter

neway international; Spearywell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks a Housing Repairs Technician - Painter to join their Facilities & Environment team. This temporary role involves carrying out repairs and maintenance work for council-owned and other properties. Candidates must have a City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 in Painting and a current valid driving license. The position offers a pay rate of £14.82 per hour, with the potential for extension beyond 20 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in building construction, repairs, and maintenance.
• A current valid driving licence is essential.
• Flexibility to work out of normal hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose remedial works and complete jobs within target timescales.
• Attend appointments on time and aim for first visit completion.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 in Painting or equivalent

Tools

Forklift truck

Telescopic handler

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Housing Repairs Technician - Painter to join the Facilities & Environment team within Operations at Ashfield District Council. This temporary role has been created to cover a peak in workload and will involve carrying out repairs and maintenance work to council-owned, private, tenanted, and empty properties, as well as other authority-owned buildings. The role requires carrying out all types of repairs and maintenance work allied to the painting trade discipline.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose remedial works, organise materials, and complete jobs within target timescales.
• Attend appointments on time and aim to complete works on the first visit.
• Undertake repairs in other trade disciplines where competent.
• Minimise disruption to customers' homes and ensure properties are left clean and tidy.
• Remove waste/debris daily and maintain high standards of customer care.
• Assist with stocktaking processes and support day-to-day operations of the Stores facility.
• Operate vehicles and equipment such as forklift trucks and telescopic handlers where required.
• Report repairs, hazards, safeguarding concerns, or tenancy breaches identified during duties.
• Complete documentation and records accurately, including time monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and council policies.

Qualifications

• Essential: City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 (Painting) or equivalent.
• Essential: A current valid driving licence.
• Experience in building construction, repairs, and maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
• Experience dealing with the public and external agencies.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and excellent customer service.
• Flexibility to work out of normal hours, including evenings, weekends, or bank holidays if required.

Desirable

• Multi-skilled tradesperson qualification.
• Counterbalance forklift truck and telescopic handler licence.
• Knowledge of local authority and social housing.

Contract Details

Start Date: 01 December 2025
Duration: 20 Weeks (likely to be extended)
Hours per Week: 37 (Mon - Thu 08:30 - 16:30, Fri 08:30 - 16:00)
Location: Station Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5HB

Pay Rates

• PAYE: £14.82 per hour
• Limited/Umbrella: £18.85 per hour