Painter and Decorator

Believe Housing Limited; Bishop Auckland; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days pro rata

Competitive pension

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Believe Housing Limited in the North East is seeking a Painter and Decorator on a six-month fixed term basis to join our Voids team. You will carry out painting, decorating and preparation works in domestic void properties to lettable standard.

The role requires safe, quality workmanship and a professional, customer-focused approach. Flexible working patterns are possible; the salary is £36,293 per annum pro rata, with benefits and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal painting and decorating within void properties.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and address minor defects to achieve a high-quality finish.
• Work safely and efficiently in line with standards, timescales and health and safety requirements.
• Provide professional and customer-focused service at all times.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal painting and decorating works within void properties.
• Prepare surfaces, making good minor defects and ensuring a high-quality finish.
• Work safely and efficiently in line with agreed standards, timescales and health and safety requirements.
• Support the wider Voids team to complete properties ready for re-let.
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service at all times.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Surface preparation

Health & safety

Customer service

Team support

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Painter and Decorator to join the believe housing team on a six-month fixed term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity if you want to make a real difference. ‘We believe in life without barriers. If you aren’t sure you meet 100% of the criteria but think you would be great in this role, don’t let that stop you; we would love to hear from you. We’re interested in your skills, knowledge and experience, as well as your personal values. We’re committed to supporting everyone here at believe housing and being an inclusive organisation.

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider part-time, job share and alternative working pattern proposals where possible.

Where and when you work is flexible depending on the demands of your role, our customers’ needs and your individual work preference (as agreed with your manager).

Our offices are based in Seaham and Bishop Auckland and although we work flexibly, it is envisaged that this role will require both an offsite and onsite presence as per business need when required.

About the role

Working as part of the Voids service, you will carry out painting, decorating and associated preparation works within domestic properties. You will help ensure homes are completed to the required lettable standard, supporting void turnaround performance and contributing to a positive customer experience.

The successful candidate will:

• Carry out internal painting and decorating works within void properties
• prepare surfaces, making good minor defects and ensuring a high-quality finish
• work safely and efficiently in line with agreed standards, timescales and health and safety requirements
• support the wider Voids team to complete properties ready for re-let
• provide a professional and customer-focused service at all times

Our people are our greatest asset which is why we value you, encourage you, look after you, and empower you.

As well as a competitive salary of £36,293 per annum pro rata, we offer some great benefits and rewards.

From our annual leave entitlement (up to 33 days pro rata, plus four volunteering days per year) and competitive pension scheme, to our flexible ‘working the believe way’ patterns that put your wellbeing front and centre, there’s really a lot on offer.

Our culture is second to none. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, and developing our colleagues to support them is key to our success. So we’re committed to your growth, encouraging you to progress and enhance your skills in a rewarding career.

If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then . We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

• Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday, 18 October 2026