Painter

Total Facilities Recruitment Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Facilities Recruitment Limited is seeking a reliable Painter & Decorator / Basic Handyman to work on residential and commercial properties. You will perform painting, decorating, repairs and general maintenance tasks, ensuring high quality finishes and safe work practices.

Responsibilities include surface preparation, wallpapering, basic carpentry and minor plumbing, keeping work areas clean, and reporting maintenance issues. Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in painting, decorating or general maintenance.
• Good knowledge of painting and surface preparation techniques.
• Practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail.
• Ability to carry out basic handyman and maintenance tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and well presented.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces including filling, sanding, priming and cleaning.
• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating.
• Paint walls, ceilings, doors, frames, skirting boards and other surfaces.
• Apply wallpaper and other decorative finishes where required.
• Carry out basic repairs and general handyman tasks.
• Put up shelves, pictures, curtain poles and other fixtures.
• Carry out basic carpentry, tiling and minor plumbing repairs.
• Replace handles, locks, hinges, fixtures and fittings.
• Carry out minor repairs to walls, doors, floors and other property areas.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Identify maintenance issues and report any work requiring a specialist tradesperson.
• Work professionally and respectfully in customers' homes or occupied properties.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Painting

Decorating

Handyman tasks

Carpentry

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Painter & Decorator / Basic Handyman

We are looking for a reliable and practical Painter & Decorator / Basic Handyman to carry out painting, decorating, repairs and general maintenance work across residential and/or commercial properties.

Main Duties

• Prepare surfaces including filling, sanding, priming and cleaning.
• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating.
• Paint walls, ceilings, doors, frames, skirting boards and other surfaces.
• Apply wallpaper and other decorative finishes where required.
• Carry out basic repairs and general handyman tasks.
• Put up shelves, pictures, curtain poles and other fixtures.
• Carry out basic carpentry, tiling and minor plumbing repairs.
• Replace handles, locks, hinges, fixtures and fittings.
• Carry out minor repairs to walls, doors, floors and other property areas.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Identify maintenance issues and report any work requiring a specialist tradesperson.
• Work professionally and respectfully in customers' homes or occupied properties.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience in painting, decorating or general maintenance.
• Good knowledge of painting and surface preparation techniques.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with good attention to detail.
• Ability to carry out basic handyman and maintenance tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and well presented.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Personal Qualities

• Hardworking and dependable.
• Flexible and willing to undertake a variety of tasks.
• Takes pride in producing a high‑quality finish.
• Professional attitude towards customers and colleagues.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Organised and able to manage tasks efficiently