Painter and Decorator

Mears Group; Aylesham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Training & development

Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mears Group in Dover is seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our maintenance team. You will prepare surfaces, apply finishes, and carry out internal and external painting across residential properties, delivering quality work safely and efficiently.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, with duties including damp and mould treatment, wallpapering where required, and maintaining records. A full UK driving license and your own hand tools are necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering.
• Experience in Damp & Mould treatments.
• Ability to work at height and use ladders safely.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork.
• Applying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with care and accuracy.
• Wallpapering and decorative detailing where required.
• Carrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffits.
• Damp & mould treatment and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Maintaining tools, equipment and company vehicle to a high standard.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Damp & Mould treatments

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

Annual salary: up to £31,912.40 Painter & Decorator. Location: Dover. Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week). Salary: £31,912.40 per annum. Benefits: Company van, fuel card, training & development, staff rewards

About Mears Group

Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing and care services. We deliver essential maintenance and regeneration services that improve homes and communities across the country.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team in Dover. You’ll carry out a variety of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting responsive maintenance works. This is a hands‑on role requiring precision, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail. You’ll be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. You’ll work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, helping return properties to a lettable or liveable condition efficiently and to a high standard.

Role Responsibilities

• Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork
• Applying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with care and accuracy
• Wallpapering and decorative detailing where required
• Carrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffits
• Damp & Mould treatment
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations
• Supporting void property refurbishments and reactive maintenance tasks
• Conducting snagging and touch‑up work following other trades
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
• Communicating professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues
• Completing job records and documentation accurately and on time
• Working flexibly to meet deadlines and service expectations

Role Criteria

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering
• Experience in Damp & Mould treatments
• Experience in the above duties
• Ability to work at height and use ladders safely
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices
• Own hand tools required
• Full UK driving license

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
• Mears Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for personal and work‑related issues
• Long service leave – recognition for your commitment over time
• Share Save and You Earn scheme – buy shares at a reduced rate
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK.

Our Values

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