Painter & Decorator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Maidstone seeks an experienced Painter & Decorator for a temporary, full-time assignment based in Gillingham. You will join a facilities management team, delivering high-quality decoration and maintenance across various buildings.

The role runs from 01 September to 31 October 2026, with hours 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, plus occasional weekend work. The hourly rate is £16.97 PAYE, paid weekly.

Qualifications

• Previous painting and decorating experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Interior and exterior painting and decorating.
• Surface preparation including sanding, filling and cleaning.
• Applying paint, gloss, varnish and specialist finishes.
• Touch-up, repair and maintenance work.
• Ensuring all work areas are left clean and tidy.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times.
• Delivering excellent customer service and workmanship.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Surface preparation

Attention to detail

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Pertemps Maidstone seeks an experienced Painter & Decorator for a temporary, full-time assignment based in Gillingham.

You will join a facilities management team, delivering high-quality decoration and maintenance across various buildings. The role involves surface preparation, painting, and papering to a professional standard, ensuring all tasks meet strict specifications. This position runs from 01 September to 31 October 2026, with working hours of 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, plus occasional weekend work.

The hourly rate is £16.97 PAYE, paid weekly.

Applicants must possess solid trade skills and a basic DBS check, or be willing to obtain one.

Painter & Decorator Pertemps are recruiting an experienced Painter & Decorator to join a busy Facilities Management team in Gillingham, Kent on a temporary assignment. If you're a skilled tradesperson who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and enjoy a varied role covering painting and decorating, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Gillingham, Kent

Pay Rate: £16.97 per hour PAYE (paid weekly)

Contract: Temporary Assignment (01 September 2026 - 31 October 2026)

Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday Occasional weekend work may be required

Basic DBS check required, or willingness to undertake one

The Role

As a Painter & Decorator, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of decorating and maintenance tasks across facilities, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Interior and exterior painting and decorating
• Surface preparation including sanding, filling and cleaning
• Applying paint, gloss, varnish and specialist finishes
• Touch-up, repair and maintenance work
• Ensuring all work areas are left clean and tidy
• Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times
• Delivering excellent customer service and workmanship

About You

We welcome applications from experienced:

• Painters and Decorators
• Decorating Operative
• Commercial Painters
• Industrial Painters
• Residential Painters
• Maintenance Painter Decorating Technicians
• Multi-Skilled Painter
• Property Maintenance Operatives

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous painting and decorating experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and professional approach to work