Painter and decorator

Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Painter & Decorator to ensure daily maintenance and repairs that enhance guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in the role, a positive attitude, and be committed to excellent customer service. This full-time position offers competitive salary, opportunities for personal development, and various employee perks including cash incentives and discounted hotel stays.

Benefits

Cash incentives for referrals

Long service recognition cash bonus

Meals provided during shifts

Discounted/free leisure facilities

Free car parking

Fully funded apprenticeships

Annual holiday entitlements

Pension enrolment

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on their own.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily maintenance and repairs.
• Paint and decorate in the hotel.
• Ensure wallpapering is executed properly.
• Examine finished surfaces of work pieces and retouch any defective areas.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of the role

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Committed to delivering a high level of customer service

Flexibility to respond to different work situations

Education

Qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Job Ref: AM14944

Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge

Location: Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge, Dartford

Salary / Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 30 / 10 / 2025

Closing date: 30 / 11 / 2025

What we offer

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to join our team – T&C’s apply
• Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards for hard work include:

• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
• Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or even free stays as a reward & recognition incentive
• Opportunities for personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
• Pension enrolment

Does the below sound like you?

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard working
• Excellent standards
• Good organisational / time management skills.
• Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressure
• Good command of English language to enable communication with the kitchen team.
• Ability to work morning, afternoon / evening, and weekends
• Maintain the upkeep of the hotel needs, meticulous in ensuring product finish to detail
• A vital part of the team who ensures that exceptional customer experiences are delivered at all the time
• Is the Painter & Decorator role for you? Do you have the skill set and experience to take on this role? Then what’s stopping you?

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Painter & Decorator

We offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

The Role

As a Painter & Decorator, you are responsible for carrying out daily maintenance and repairs to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Painter will also be required to retouch maintain tools and equipment, and ensure all work complies with company standards.

• Carry out daily maintenance and repairs
• Paint and decorate in the hotel
• Ensure wallpapering is executed properly
• Ensure all duties comply with hotel / company workmanship standards and Health and Safety standards
• Examine finished surfaces of work pieces and retouch any defective areas
• Maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge and experience of the role
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Qualification in a relevant field
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on their own
• Previous experience in a similar role

About DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge

Welcome to DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge, a stylish hotel at the ‘Gateway to London.’ Exploring the Kent countryside is a breeze from our hotel located just off the M25 motorway and only four miles from the premier Bluewater Shopping Centre. Travel to Central London in 17 minutes from the Ebbsfleet International rail station just five miles away.

We’ll greet you at check-in with a warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie. Settle into a spacious guest room with modern décor, an LCD TV, work desk and WiFi access. Deluxe rooms offer indulgent extras like a welcome plate, still and sparkling mineral water, bathrobes and slippers. Our suites provide a separate living area, coffee machine, and a later check‑out time.

Enjoy international cuisine and views of the Dartford Bridge at QE2 Restaurant – perfect for celebrating special occasions or catching up on business. Our QE2 Bar has an extensive wine, beer and spirits list, and the QE2 Lounge is a great spot for specialty coffees, pastries and sandwiches. Exercise body and mind with a fully equipped fitness centre plus leisure facilities like a 15m swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room.

Planning an event? Guests have a choice of eight meeting and conference rooms, all well‑equipped and newly refurbished. The Queen Elizabeth Suite is particularly impressive for larger events, boasting natural light and a private bar. Ask our friendly staff about event packages and catering options.