Painter and Decorator

Mears Group PLC; Dover; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Training & development

Staff rewards

Mears Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service leave

Share Save

Uniform provided

Job summary

Mears Group in Dover is seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team. You will carry out internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting responsive maintenance works.

This hands-on role requires precision, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail, with responsibility for preparing surfaces, applying finishes and ensuring high safety and quality standards. You will work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team to return properties to a

Qualifications

• Proven painting and decorating experience, including wallpapering
• Experience in Damp & Mould treatments
• Ability to work at height and use ladders safely
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Own hand tools required
• Full UK driving license

Responsibilities

• Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork
• Applying emulsions and finishes with care
• Wallpapering and decorative detailing where required
• Damp & Mould treatment
• Carrying out external painting at height using ladders
• Maintaining tools and company vehicle
• Communicating with tenants, clients and colleagues
• Completing job records and documentation on time

Skills

Painting & decorating

Wallpapering

Damp & Mould treatments

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Location: Dover

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)

Benefits: Company van, fuel card, training & development, staff rewards

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.

Annual salary: up to £31,912.40

Painter & Decorator

Location: Dover

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)

Salary: £31,912.40 per annum

Benefits: Company van, fuel card, training & development, staff rewards

About The Role

We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team in Dover.

You’ll carry out a variety of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting 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
• Damp & Mould treatment
• 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

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering
• Experience in Damp & Mould treatments
• Experience in the above duties
• Ability to work at height and use ladders safely
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices
• Own hand tools required
• 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.

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.