Painter And Decorator

Moxie People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,829 - 32,791; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension up to 9.25% employer

Enhanced sick pay

Health cash plan

Long-term health insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Moxie People in Cardiff is seeking a Painter & Decorator to join an in-house repairs team, carrying out internal and external painting across occupied and empty homes.

You will log jobs on a PDA, maintain tools, and work safely in line with health and safety policies. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with holiday and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Painting and decorating kitchens, bathrooms and full rooms.
• Completing tape & fill, minor plastering and surface repairs before decorating.
• Treating damp and mould where required.
• Decorating communal areas in blocks of flats.
• Protecting furniture, floors and fixtures while you work.
• Reporting property condition issues and safeguarding concerns.
• Logging jobs, photos and SOR codes on a PDA.
• Maintaining your van and equipment.
• Following health & safety procedures.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Do you want steady, reliable work where your skills actually make a difference? Looking for a proper full‑time job instead of chasing invoices, quiet spells, or last‑minute cancellations?

This Cardiff housing provider looks after thousands of homes across Cardiff and are bringing a Painter & Decorator into their in‑house repairs team. If you take pride in doing a job properly, can work cleanly in people's homes, and want long‑term stability, this could be a great fit.

About the role

You'll be carrying out internal and external painting and decorating across occupied and empty homes, including communal areas. The work is varied, steady, and you'll be part of a supportive team that values quality and doing things right first time.

Day‑to‑day, you'll be:

• Painting and decorating kitchens, bathrooms and full rooms
• Completing tape & fill, minor plastering and surface repairs before decorating
• Treating damp and mould where required
• Decorating communal areas in blocks of flats
• Protecting furniture, floors and fixtures while you work
• Reporting property condition issues and any safeguarding concerns
• Using a handheld device (PDA) to log jobs, photos and SOR codes
• Keeping your van and equipment maintained and stocked
• Working safely and following all health & safety procedures

What you get

• £29,810 salary
• Permanent, full‑time role (35 hours, Monday to Friday)
• 25 days holiday + 4 concessionary days + bank holidays
• Extra holiday after 5 and 10 years' service
• Strong pension (up to 9.25% employer contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and adoption pay
• Simplyhealth cash plan (optical, dental, physio and more)
• Long‑term health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (GP access, counselling, financial coaching)
• Flexible working options
• Mileage reimbursement when using your own vehicle
• A stable, values‑driven workplace focused on kindness, fairness and doing the right thing

What you need

• NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working in occupied and void domestic properties
• Tape & fill or basic plastering skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to use a PDA / mobile device
• A tidy, respectful approach when working in people's homes

Desirable but not essential:

• Multi‑skilled experience
• Wallpapering
• Knowledge of WHQS or social housing
• Awareness of asbestos regulations
• Ability to speak Welsh, Arabic or Somali