Painter and Decorator

YourRetreats Ltd; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Retreats Ltd, a specialist in luxury lodges and bespoke residential units, is hiring a skilled painter and decorator to finish interiors to a premium standard in our factory.

You will prepare walls, ceilings and woodwork, apply paints and finishes, perform prep work and touch-ups, and work with the production team to meet build schedules.

The role is full-time, on-site in Hyndburn, offering competitive pay reflective of experience and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a painter and decorator in new-build, high-end residential or manufacturing.
• Excellent cutting-in skills and a neat, consistent brush and roller finish.
• Strong preparation skills: filling, sanding and caulking.
• Good understanding of paints, primers, stains and varnishes and how to apply them.
• A keen eye for detail and pride in your workmanship.
• Reliable, organised and able to work to production deadlines without compromising on quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare walls, ceilings, trims, skirting, architraves and woodwork for decoration.
• Fill, sand and caulk surfaces to achieve a smooth, defect-free base.
• Cut in and apply paints by brush and roller to a crisp, consistent, high-end finish.
• Apply stains, varnishes and other finishes to timber where required.
• Carry out snagging and touch-ups before units leave the factory.
• Protect finished surfaces, fixtures and fittings during work.
• Carry out quality checks and take ownership of your finish.
• Keep the work area clean, organised and safe.
• Work with the wider production team to meet build schedules and deadlines.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and product application guidelines.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Cutting-in

Preparation skills

Paints & finishes knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Painting & Decorating

Tools

Spraying experience

Job description

About Your Retreats Ltd

Your Retreats Ltd specialises in manufacturing high-end luxury lodges and bespoke residential units. We take pride in delivering exceptional quality, premium finishes and attention to detail across every unit we produce.

The Role

You will be responsible for preparing and decorating the interiors of our luxury lodges and high-end units (walls, ceilings, trims and woodwork), making sure every unit is finished to an exceptional standard before it leaves the factory.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare walls, ceilings, trims, skirting, architraves and woodwork for decoration.
• Fill, sand and caulk surfaces to achieve a smooth, defect-free base.
• Cut in and apply paints by brush and roller to a crisp, consistent, high-end finish.
• Apply stains, varnishes and other finishes to timber where required.
• Carry out snagging and touch-ups before units leave the factory.
• Protect finished surfaces, fixtures and fittings during work.
• Carry out quality checks and take ownership of your finish.
• Keep the work area clean, organised and safe.
• Work with the wider production team to meet build schedules and deadlines.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and product application guidelines.

Essential

• Proven experience as a painter and decorator, ideally in new-build, high-end residential or a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent cutting-in skills and a neat, consistent brush and roller finish.
• Strong preparation skills: filling, sanding and caulking.
• A good understanding of paints, primers, stains and varnishes and how to apply them.
• A keen eye for detail and pride in your workmanship.
• Reliable, organised and able to work to production deadlines without compromising on quality.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating (or equivalent).
• Some spraying experience (useful, but not essential).
• Experience in luxury interiors, lodges, static caravans or modular buildings.

• The opportunity to work on premium, bespoke luxury units.
• A full-time, permanent position within a growing manufacturing business.
• A supportive production team and hands-on working environment.
• Competitive pay reflective of your experience and skill level.
• The opportunity to take pride in producing exceptional finished products.
• Up to +18 per hour