Painter and Decorator

Four Seasons Hotels Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hour working week

Career development pathways

Holiday entitlement up to 33 days

Life insurance while on duty

Staff meals on duty

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is recruiting a skilled Painter and Decorator to join the Engineering team. You will maintain decorative finishes and carry out planned maintenance, refurbishment projects, and reactive repairs across guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, spa facilities, and back-of-house spaces.

We require strong painting/decorating knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of painting, decorating and surface preparation.
• Experience with wallpapering and specialist finishes is advantageous.
• Ability to complete minor carpentry and repair work.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
• Positive attitude with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Flexibility to support hotel operations when required.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating work throughout guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, spa facilities, and back of house areas
• Prepare surfaces and apply paints, stains, varnishes, wall coverings, and specialist finishes
• Maintain and repair decorative finishes to luxury hotel standards
• Undertake minor carpentry, joinery, building, and furniture repairs where required
• Support refurbishment and improvement projects across the hotel
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to hotel operations
• Follow all health and safety procedures, safe systems of work, and risk assessments
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and wider hotel departments
• Maintain a professional and guest focused approach at all times
• Support the wider Engineering team when operationally required

Skills

Painting & decorating

Wallpapering

Carpentry repairs

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Independent work

Teamwork

English communication

Flexible availability

Right to Work

Job description

As a Painter and Decorator, you will play a key role in maintaining the appearance and condition of the hotel, ensuring all decorative finishes are presented to the highest standards. Working as part of the Engineering team, you will be responsible for planned maintenance, refurbishment projects, and reactive repairs throughout guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, spa facilities, and back of house spaces.

• Carry out painting and decorating work throughout guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, spa facilities, and back of house areas
• Prepare surfaces and apply paints, stains, varnishes, wall coverings, and specialist finishes
• Maintain and repair decorative finishes to luxury hotel standards
• Undertake minor carpentry, joinery, building, and furniture repairs where required
• Support refurbishment and improvement projects across the hotel
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to hotel operations
• Follow all health and safety procedures, safe systems of work, and risk assessments
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and wider hotel departments
• Maintain a professional and guest focused approach at all times
• Support the wider Engineering team when operationally required

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is seeking an experienced Painter and Decorator to join our Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who takes pride in craftsmanship and enjoys working within a luxury hospitality environment where quality and attention to detail matter. Previous experience as a Painter and Decorator within a luxury hotel, high end residential, heritage property, or quality commercial environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of painting, decorating, decorative finishes, and surface preparation
• Experience with wallpapering and specialist finishes is advantageous
• Ability to complete minor carpentry and repair work
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently
• Positive attitude with a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Good spoken and written English
• Flexibility to support hotel operations when required
• Right to Work in the UK

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location: Surrounded by the capital's greenery and most coveted shopping streets, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane seamlessly balances award-winning design with the city's high notes. Take in views of Hyde Park from sun-drenched rooms and our rooftop spa, enjoy a leisurely meal on our one-of-a-kind al fresco terrace, then stroll to explore London's famous sights.

• Full time position based on a 40 hour working week
• Primarily Monday to Friday working pattern
• Occasional out of hours or overnight work required to support refurbishment projects and minimise guest impact

What we offer

• £47,500 total compensation inclusive of salary and hotel service charge
• Structured 40 hour working week
• Excellent training and clearly defined career development pathways
• Strong internal progression opportunities across London and the global Four Seasons portfolio
• Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 33 days
• Company Sick Pay, increasing with service
• Life insurance while on duty
• Up to 20 complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide, increasing with service, as well as heavily discounted rates at all properties
• 50% discount across UK Four Seasons food and beverage outlets from day one for up to four guests
• Complimentary meals while on duty in Zest, our staff cafeteria, with refreshments available throughout the day
• Access to Wellhub for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep support
• Bupa Dental Cover or Bupa Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Uniform with complimentary professional dry cleaning from day one
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Wagestream for greater pay flexibility and discounts
• Employee recognition programmes including monthly awards and events
• Annual themed team events plus regular social, charitable, and sporting activities

Take pride in the details. If you are a skilled Painter and Decorator who enjoys delivering high quality workmanship and wants to be part of one of London's leading luxury hotels, we would love to hear from you.