Painter and Decorator

Mears Group; Greater London, Grays; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

fuel card

training & development

staff rewards

Company pension scheme

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator to join Mears Group in Thurrock. You’ll carry out a variety of 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. You’ll prepare surfaces, apply finishes, and ensure safety and quality standards. You’ll work independently and as part of a wider team to return properties to lettable or liveable condition.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering.
• Experience in Damp & mould treatments.
• Ability to work at height and use ladders safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Wallpapering

Damp & mould treatment

Height access / ladder safety

Attention to detail

Independent / team working

Communication / customer service

Health & safety basics

Own hand tools

Full UK driving license

Job description

Annual salary: up to £34,280.03

Painter & Decorator

Location: Thurrock

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

Salary: £34,280.03 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 Thurrock.

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 plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• Annual Mears Fun Day -Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Pensions people
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card
• Volunteering leave - up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• We have a range of internal forums that Aline with our company core values and beliefs including Mears Men, Womans Heath, Pride at Mears, R.E.A.C.H, Women Operative support, Armed Forces, Women in Leadership, Diverse

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.