Painter and Decorator

Livin Housing Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home service provider is seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator in Rainham. The role involves internal and external painting tasks, ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates must have proven experience, strong attention to detail, and a valid UK driving license. Benefits include a company van, annual leave, and training opportunities. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, including damp and mould treatment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork.
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations.
• Communicating professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues.

Skills

Experience in painting and decorating

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Full UK driving license

Job description

Annual salary: up to £33,201.00

Painter & Decorator

Location: Rainham

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 42.5 hours, Monday – Friday

Salary: £33,201 per annum

Benefits: Company van and fuel card

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 and productive Painter & Decorator to join our team in Rainham.

You’ll carry out a variety of internal and external painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting both void refurbishments and 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
• 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

• Experience in the above duties
• Proven experience in painting and decorating, including damp and mould treatment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team
• 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.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Olivia Elias ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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.