Painter & Decorator

RBH; Datchet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel management company seeks an experienced Painter & Decorator for their dual-brand hotel near Heathrow. The ideal candidate will uphold the hotel’s presentation standards, ensure safety, and work collaboratively with maintenance to create a welcoming environment. This role offers opportunities for growth and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Discounted hotel room rates

Additional day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Flexible working arrangements

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Social and wellness events

Qualifications

• Proven track record in painting and decorating, ideally in a commercial or hotel environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proactive and flexible approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating work to a high standard across various hotel areas.
• Assess and prepare surfaces, ensuring a professional finish.
• Report maintenance issues to the Maintenance team.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Surface Preparation

Finishing Techniques

Communication

Job description

JOIN US

Ibis and Ibis Budget Heathrow Terminal 5 is a 297 dual brand hotel, located within 10 minutes of Heathrow Terminal 5. 2 brands, 1 roof! We have 56 Ibis Red rooms and 241 Ibis Budget rooms.

Our employees work across both brands within the hotel, forming one collaborative and supportive team.

Managed by RBH Hospitality Management, we believe our people are our biggest asset and that putting them first is the key to our success. Our commitment to diversity, wellbeing, sustainability, and individuality is what sets us apart — and it's one of the reasons we’re ranked among the Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality.

We’re proud of our team culture, and we’re always looking for dedicated individuals to join us on the journey.

At our hotels, we believe in providing a workplace that supports growth, encourages individuality, and offers opportunities for career development in a vibrant and passionate environment.

Our Benefits

You’ll have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people:

• Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends & family
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (£250 per referral, up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream – choose how and when you get paid
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Year-round social and wellness events
• Free meals on duty (saving you over £1000 per year)
• Discounts in supermarkets and on days out
• And much more!
  
  

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PAINTER & DECORATOR AT OUR HOTEL

Responsibilities

This is a hands-on role where attention to detail and pride in your work are essential. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the presentation of our hotel, ensuring it always looks its best for our guests and team. We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled painter and decorator to join our team. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Carry out painting and decorating work across guest rooms, corridors, public areas, and back-of-house spaces to a high standard.
• Use a variety of techniques and materials suited to different surfaces and finishes, ensuring a professional look throughout.
• Assess and prepare surfaces, fill cracks and holes, and protect furniture and flooring during work.
• Keep an eye out for wear and tear, damage, or areas needing attention, and report any maintenance issues as needed.
• Work closely with the Maintenance team to complete tasks efficiently, with minimal disruption to guests and staff.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times and maintain a clean, tidy work area.
• Take ownership of your work, delivering a polished, well-maintained look that reflects the quality of our hotel.
  
  

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• A proven track record in painting and decorating, ideally within a commercial or hotel environment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Good knowledge of surface preparation, finishing techniques, and safe use of tools and materials.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own time, and prioritise tasks.
• A proactive and flexible approach — happy to assist with other maintenance tasks when required.
• A team player who communicates well with colleagues and takes initiative.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Right to work in the UK.
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESRBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.