Painter And Decorator

James Andrews Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment is recruiting a Painter on a temporary six-month contract in Cardiff. The role starts immediately, with a high likelihood of extension. The position pays £21.57 per hour, with a vehicle provided after induction.

The ideal candidate will have experience in domestic properties and duties include painting, tiling, and maintenance across council properties, with some work in wider public buildings. 37 hours weekly, Mon-Thu 8:00-16:00, Fri 8:00-15:30.

Qualifications

• Experience working in domestic properties.
• Tiling experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating across domestic council properties.
• Prepare surfaces: stripping, sanding, filling, priming and making good.
• Apply finishes including emulsion, gloss, satin, and specialist coatings.
• Undertake external works: masonry painting, fencing, railings, communal areas.
• Tile walls and floors in kitchens and bathrooms with proper prep and grout.
• Deliver planned maintenance and responsive repairs in occupied properties.
• Work in occasional commercial/public buildings with required compliance.

Skills

Painting and decorating

Tiling

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a local authority based in Cardiff, who are recruiting for a Painter on a temporary six-month contract. The position is due to start immediately, with a high likelihood of the contract being extended. The hourly rate of pay is £21.57 with a van being provided following an initial induction.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in domestic properties.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out internal and external painting and decorating works across a portfolio of domestic council properties, ensuring high-quality finishes in line with void and occupied property standards
• Preparing surfaces including stripping, sanding, filling, priming, and making good prior to decoration to ensure durability and compliance with specifications
• Applying a range of finishes including emulsion, gloss, satin, and specialist coatings to walls, ceilings, woodwork, and external surfaces
• Undertaking external works including masonry painting, fencing, railings, and communal areas, working safely at height where required
• Completing wall and floor tiling in kitchens and bathrooms, including surface preparation, adhesive application, grouting, and finishing to a high standard
• Delivering planned maintenance and responsive repairs within occupied properties, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining strong customer service
• Working across occasional commercial and public buildings (e.g. offices, community centres), adhering to stricter compliance and operational requirements

Experience required:

• Experience working in domestic properties
• Experience in tiling (Beneficial)

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Painting and decorating (domestic properties are preferred)
• Tiling (Advantageous)

Rewards and Benefits:

• Vehicle provided after induction

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Thursday, 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-3:30pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.