Painter

ITS Property Maintenance; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance contractor in the UK is hiring an experienced Painter for a temporary role in South Birmingham. This position involves high-quality internal painting and finishing tasks in residential properties. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record, strong preparation skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers between £18 and £19 per hour, along with the use of a company van and fuel card, in a supportive team environment. The assignment has potential for extension with consistent work.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience managing your own workload effectively.
• Confidence working in residential, occupied properties.
• Experience working on properties affected by damp and mould.

Responsibilities

• Completing internal painting and decorating tasks.
• Preparing surfaces thoroughly.
• Maintaining excellent customer service.

Skills

Proven background as a Painter or Painter & Decorator

Strong preparation skills

Ability to work independently

Strong communication and customer service skills

Good organisational skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

SW-007-Painter-194

Painter

18 - £19 per hour

Working for a Maintenance Contractor

Based around South Birmingham

Initial 12 weeks temp role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Painter to join a specialist Damp & Mould maintenance team working across residential properties in South Birmingham

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, skilled and motivated Painter who is confident delivering high-quality decorating works within occupied and void homes

You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of internal painting and finishing, including preparation, repair, and aftercare following damp and mould treatments

The role offers consistent work, a supportive team environment, and the use of a company van and fuel card throughout the assignment

This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering a professional finish, is comfortable working in domestic properties, and has experience managing their own workload across a set patch

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Painter within the Damp & Mould team, your duties will include :

• Completing internal painting and decorating tasks, ensuring a high-quality, long-lasting finish
• Preparing surfaces thoroughly, including sanding, filling, sealing, stain-blocking and minor remedial prep work
• Ensuring treated areas affected by damp or mould are fully restored to a clean and professional standard
• Identifying and reporting any further property issues to supervisors or surveyors
• Managing your daily workload effectively, completing work within agreed timescales and budgets
• Maintaining excellent customer service while working in occupied homes, ensuring minimal disruption to tenants
• Using materials efficiently and ensuring your van and tools are kept in good working condition
• Follow company Health & Safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment
• Liaising with operatives and supervisors to ensure smooth delivery of works across the patch
• Travelling across the South Birmingham area in a company-provided vehicle

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven background as a Painter or Painter & Decorator
• Strong preparation skills, including all aspects of surface repair and finishing
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Confidence working in residential, occupied properties
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage your workload
• Full UK Driving Licence (van and fuel card provided), no more than 5 points

Desirable but Not Essential

• Experience working in social housing environments
• Experience working on properties affected by damp and mould
• Additional basic multi-trade skills such as filling, patch plastering or sealing
• Understanding of Damp & Mould repair standards and aftercare requirements

What You Will Receive

• Competitive hourly rate of £18 – £19 per hour
• 12-week temporary assignment with potential for extension
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Work across a dedicated local Birmingham patch – no long travel
• Supportive and structured Damp & Mould team environment Weekly pay
• Opportunity to contribute to improving the quality and safety of tenants’ homes

Next step to apply for this Painter role

As a candidate ideally with similar experience, you will already know the technical specifications of this role, but following your application of interest, you will have the role explained in more detail

ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment business for this vacancy

To achieve the upper pay bracket you must show good experience of working on social housing repair contracts.

The advertised rates are based on working CIS but a PAYE and holiday payment method and rate can be discussed, but this will mean a slight reduction in the advertised headline rate.

ITS Property Maintenance specialise in working within the social housing sector where we work with : ✅ Housing Association ✅ Local Authority ✅ Direct Labour Organisation ✅ Maintenance Contractors ✅ Estates Department ✅ FM Contractors. Providing ✅Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives ✅Operational Management Staff ✅Customer and Delivery Support Professionals