Painter and Decorator

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable company to enhance nursery environments through high-quality painting and decorating. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and the ability to work at various sites. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and child-friendly practices, ensuring that nursery spaces reflect an inspiring environment.

Benefits

Discounted childcare

Employee appreciation events

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience or relevant apprenticeship required.
• Skilled in various finishes and surface preparation.
• Experience in Early Years or Educational Settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Survey, plan, and carry out decoration work in childcare nurseries.
• Prepare surfaces and apply finishes to high standards.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness throughout projects.

Skills

Surface preparation

Application of finishes

Safety practices

Basic IT skills

Environmentally friendly materials

Education

Relevant apprenticeship

Job description

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Location: Based near M25 (travel up to 2 hours to our childcare nurseries)

Salary: Up to £32,000 + Car Allowance

++We will ask you to complete an Enhanced DBS for this role++

Requirements: Driving licence and own vehicle essential

About the Role:

Join Bright Horizons to help create safe, vibrant, and welcoming nursery environments. You’ll carry out high-quality painting and decorating across multiple sites, ensuring our spaces reflect our commitment to child-friendly, clean, and inspiring settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Survey, plan, and carry out decoration work
• Prepare surfaces and apply finishes to a high standard
• Ensure safety and cleanliness throughout projects
• Complete reports and maintain tools and materials

What We Offer:

• Discounted childcare
• Employee appreciation events

About You:

• 2–3 years’ experience or relevant apprenticeship
• Skilled in various finishes and surface prep
• Familiar with COSHH and working in child-safe environments
• Physically fit, able to work at heights, and travel between sites
• Basic IT skills for logging tasks
• Experience in Early Years or Educational Settings
• Ability to carry out minor repairs or installations (e.g., noticeboards, shelving, skirting boards) alongside decorating tasks.
• Experience using environmentally friendly paints and materials that align with sustainability goals.
• Involvement in planning or coordinating larger refurbishment or redecoration projects, including liaising with contractors or suppliers.
• Certification in first aid or formal training in health and safety practices relevant to working in environments with children.

Why Bright Horizons?

We’re a Great Place to Work 17 years running, with 98% of our nurseries rated Good or Outstanding. We value flexibility, wellbeing, and inclusivity.