Painter

Niyaa People Ltd; Littlethorpe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay CIS payments

Mileage covered

Long-term ongoing work

ASAP start

Job summary

Niyaa People Ltd is seeking an experienced Painter for social housing maintenance work across Leicestershire and nearby areas. This ongoing subcontract role involves decorating occupied and void properties, with regular travel and a focus on quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate will have strong surface preparation skills, experience in both occupied and void properties, and hold a valid UK driving licence. Travel within the regional patch and timely timesheet submission are required.

Qualifications

• Experience painting within social housing, domestic property maintenance or refurbishment.
• Excellent surface preparation and finishing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in both occupied and void properties and travel across patches.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external painting in occupied and void social housing properties.
• Prepare surfaces by filling, sanding and stripping wallpaper where required.
• Apply emulsion, gloss, satinwood and primers to walls, ceilings, woodwork and exteriors.
• Complete decorating works as part of planned maintenance, void refurbishments and repairs.
• Travel between properties across Leicestershire and surrounding areas.
• Provide high-quality workmanship while maintaining customer service and respecting tenants' homes.
• Submit accurate weekly electronic timesheets for approval.

Skills

Social housing

Surface preparation

Occupied/void work

UK driving licence

Travel readiness

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Painter to work on social housing maintenance contracts covering Leicestershire and the surrounding areas for a well-established property maintenance contractor.

This opportunity is with an established contractor delivering planned maintenance, responsive repairs and void property refurbishment works across the social housing sector. We're looking for an experienced Painter who is available to start as soon as possible on an ongoing subcontract basis.

I'd be keen to speak to anyone with experience working within social housing, domestic repairs, property maintenance or refurbishment, whether you've previously worked as a Painter, Painter & Decorator, Property Maintenance Operative or in a similar role.

As a Painter, you will be:

• Carrying out internal and external painting works within occupied and void social housing properties
• Preparing surfaces by filling, sanding, repairing minor defects and stripping wallpaper where required
• Applying emulsion, gloss, satinwood, primers and specialist coatings to walls, ceilings, woodwork and exterior surfaces
• Completing decorating works as part of planned maintenance programmes, void refurbishments and responsive repairs
• Travelling between properties across Leicestershire and the surrounding areas
• Delivering high-quality workmanship while providing excellent customer service and respecting tenants' homes
• Submitting accurate weekly electronic timesheets for approval

I’d love to speak to anyone who has:

• Proven experience working as a Painter within social housing, domestic property maintenance or refurbishment
• Excellent surface preparation and finishing skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience working in both occupied and void residential properties
• The ability to work independently and consistently deliver high-quality work
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the regional patch

This Painter role is offering the following benefits:

• Weekly pay (CIS payments available)
• 40 hours per week
• Mileage covered
• Long-term ongoing work
• ASAP start

Location & Travel

The role covers the Leicestershire area, with work typically scheduled within approximately a 1 hour radius. Candidates must have access to their own vehicle unless using a company van. Travel between customer properties will be required throughout the day.