Painter and Decorator

Hartford Care; West End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

28 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Hartford Care is looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our Maintenance Team across care homes. The role involves painting and decorating, with preparation, repair and finishing of internal and external areas, and travel to multiple sites along the M3 & M4 corridor.

A driving licence is essential; a vehicle is provided. You will help keep homes safe, comfortable and well maintained, supporting general maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Robust painting and decorating experience with a keen eye for detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, maintaining a high degree of skill and professionalism.
• Ability to work at height.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Full and clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all painting and decorating tasks, including preparation, repair, and finishing of internal and external areas.
• Work safely at height using ladders, scaffolding, and access equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and minimise disruption to residents and staff.
• Support general maintenance tasks (e.g. basic plumbing, tiling, minor repairs).
• Travel between homes as required to support the maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Communication skills

Teamwork

Working at height

Health & Safety

Driving licence

Education

Painting and Decorating Qualification

Tools

iPad apps proficiency

Job description

This role includes travel to various care homes in and around the M3 & M4 corridor, so a driving licence is essential but a vehical will be provided.

We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our friendly Maintenance Team, helping us keep our care homes safe, comfortable, and beautifully maintained for the people who live and work in them.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out all painting and decorating tasks, including preparation, repair, and finishing of internal and external areas.
• Work safely at height using ladders, scaffolding, and access equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and minimise disruption to residents and staff.
• Support general maintenance tasks (e.g. basic plumbing, tiling, minor repairs).
• Travel between homes as required to support the maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Robust and high-quality painting and decorating experience with a keen eye for detail
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, maintaining a high degree of skill and professionalism
• Ability to work at height
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Full and clean driving licence

Desirable:

• Painting and Decorating Qualification
• Previous experience within a care setting
• Knowledge of working with people who live with dementia
• Previous experience of carrying out general maintenance tasksGood IT skills and knowledge including robust skills in using apps and systems on iPads and other IT equipment

What You’ll Get:

• Vehicle Provided
• 28 days annual leave
• Pension

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.