PAINTER AND DECORATOR - HLG-Maintenance

Hilton Gatwick - Arora Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,055 - 29,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform supplied

Staff discounts

F&B discounts

Christmas gifts

Friend referral

Cycle 2 work scheme

Merlin discounts

Taste card

Life assurance

Assistance programme

Employee recognition

Long service award

Job summary

Hilton Gatwick - Arora Group is seeking a painter and decorator to enhance the hotel’s interiors and exterior finishes, including walls, ceilings and wallpaper installations. The role is based at the 4-star property connected to Gatwick South terminal.

You will work with the Engineering team to deliver high-quality work, with safety and guest comfort in mind. A flexible approach and prior hotel experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in painting techniques and application methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management.
• Strong attention to detail and a creative eye for colour matching and design.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to painting and decorating.
• Physical stamina and ability to work at heights or in confined spaces when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with guests.
• Extremely flexible approach and willingness to avoid disrupting our guests.
• Experience in a similar role within a 4‑star hotel is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality painting and decorating.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and smoothing them appropriately.
• Apply paint, varnish, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, doors, and other surfaces.
• Install and remove wallpaper, borders, and decorative elements as required.
• Repair and maintain surfaces, including patching holes, replacing drywall, and addressing other imperfections.
• Removal and installation of silicone sealed edges to bathrooms.
• Assist with other duties required to support the Engineering team.

Skills

Painting techniques

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety practices

Physical stamina

Communication

Flexibility

Hotel experience

Job description

Salary – £26,728 plus service charge.

Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

Free meals on duty.

Uniform supplied.

Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.

Food and beverage discounts.

Christmas gifts and employee parties.

Introduce a friend scheme.

Cycle 2 work scheme.

UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.

Taste card.

Life assurance scheme.

Wage stream.

Employee assistance programme.

Arora star employee recognition.

Long service recognition award.

About us: Connected to Gatwick South terminal, Hilton London Gatwick has 821 bedrooms and an exciting selection of restaurants and bars, including a Japanese Steakhouse. The hotel has a fitness centre and 23 meeting rooms that can host large conferences.

Role Overview

Painters and decorators in our team enhance the aesthetic appeal of our hotel by applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to our interior and exterior surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality painting and decorating.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and smoothing them appropriately.
• Apply paint, varnish, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, doors, and other surfaces.
• Install and remove wallpaper, borders, and decorative elements as required.
• Repair and maintain surfaces, including patching holes, replacing drywall, and addressing other imperfections.
• Removal and installation of silicone sealed edges to bathrooms.
• Assist with other duties required to support the Engineering team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in various painting techniques and application methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a creative eye for colour matching and design.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to painting and decorating.
• Physical stamina and ability to work at heights or in confined spaces when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with guests.
• Extremely flexible approach and willingness to avoid disrupting our guests.
• Experience in a similar role within a 4‑star hotel is a significant advantage.

Growth Opportunities

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.