Painter & Decorator

Resolve Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Medicash health plan

Perkbox access

Cycle to Work

Extra holidays

Job summary

Resolve Personnel in Manchester is seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator to join the Repairs Team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will deliver high-quality painting, decorating, and refurbishment across occupied and void properties, using a company vehicle to move between sites and prioritising first-time-right outcomes.

The role requires completion of an accredited Painting & Decorating apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3, strong health & safety knowledge, and excellent customer-facing

Qualifications

• Accredited Painting & Decorating apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3 in Painting & Decorating.
• Solid experience in Painting & Decorating.
• Knowledge of health and safety mandates and regulations.
• Excellent communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional face for the client and uphold company values.
• Troubleshoot and resolve repair issues quickly, aiming for a single-visit completion.
• Perform painting, decorating and refurbishment tasks across properties (occupied and void).
• Adhere to health and safety laws, risk assessments, and safe methods of work.
• Maximise daily productivity, manage van inventory, and reduce waste.
• Work a 40-hour weekly rota and be punctual for resident appointments.
• Coordinate with management to elevate service and tenant satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate work records using mobile apps and internal systems.
• Identify safeguarding issues and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Painting skills

Customer-facing

Problem solving

Communication

UK driving licence

Education

Painting & Decorating apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

• Painter & Decorator
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary: £41,964.41 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: Four weekdays (11:30 - 20:00) and every Saturday (08:00 - 16:30)
• Location: Manchester

About Our Client

Our client is dedicated to constructing and maintaining communities that residents are proud to inhabit. Managing a portfolio of over 12,000 properties across central, south, and east Manchester, they operate as far more than a standard landlord. They are deeply committed to offering the vital services, guidance, and pathways required to help local neighbourhoods flourish. They view secure, reasonably priced housing as the cornerstone of a better quality of life. This is an incredibly exciting period to join their team as they execute their strategic Corporate Plan. They are seeking community-minded professionals who want to help build connected, eco-friendly, and welcoming spaces.

The Role

In this position, you will collaborate with the Repairs Team to provide top-tier Painting & Decorating solutions across our client's housing portfolio. The focus is on exceptional customer care and achieving a "Right First Time" result. You will handle a diverse range of refurbishment, upkeep, and renewal Painting & Decorating tasks in both occupied and empty (void) properties, utilising a provided company vehicle to commute between sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a professional face for our client, upholding company values and providing stellar service.
• Troubleshoot and resolve repair issues quickly, aiming to finish the job in one single visit.
• Execute various painting, decorating and property refurbishment duties.
• Adhere strictly to health and safety laws, risk assessments, and secure operational methods.
• Maximise daily productivity, reduce material waste, and oversee van inventory effectively.
• Work reliably across the required 40-hour weekly rota, ensuring absolute punctuality for resident appointments.
• Coordinate with management and colleagues to elevate service standards and tenant satisfaction.
• Keep precise, up-to-date work records using mobile applications and internal company platforms.
• Spot and escape potential safeguarding matters while looking for ways to improve internal processes.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A completed, accredited Painting & Decorating apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Painting & Decorating.
• Exceptional skills and work experience within Painting and Decorating
• Solid understanding of health and safety mandates and regulations.
• Top-tier communication capabilities with a background in customer-facing environments.
• A valid, full UK driving licence.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills, with a commitment to high-calibre craftsmanship.
• Due to the nature of the role, the post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check (criminal record check) if you are to be successful.

Benefits & Rewards

• 27 days of holiday to start, increasing to 30 days after 3 years, plus all standard UK bank holidays.
• An optional scheme to purchase or sell annual leave days.
• A true commitment to agile and adaptable working arrangements.
• An outstanding 11.4% employer Pension contribution via the Smart SHPS DC salary sacrifice framework.
• Company-funded Medicash healthcare plan (Level 1) and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Perkbox for hundreds of retail savings and wellness tools.
• Halfords Cycle to Work scheme.
• Partnership with the Credit Union for savings accounts, affordable loans, and financial advice.
• Funding for professional memberships and backing to secure further career qualifications