Painter & Decorator

Valor Hospitality; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Hospitality is opening The Medlock at Etihad Campus in Manchester and seeks an experienced Painter & Decorator to help shape the look and feel of a landmark new hotel.

You’ll own painting and decorating across guest rooms and public areas, maintaining high standards while working with trusted contractors. The role requires hotel experience, proactive problem solving and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven hotel experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Decorate and maintain finishes to match brand standards in guest rooms and public spaces
• Balance hands-on painting with planning, inspections and safety compliance
• Collaborate with contractors and hotel team to ensure quality presentation and maintenance

Skills

Hotel experience

Attention to detail

Safety & compliance

Teamwork & communication

Preopening hotel experience

Job description

Painter & Decorator – The Medlock at Etihad Campus, Manchester

An exceptional opportunity for a skilled, detail-driven Painter and Decorator to play a key role in shaping and maintaining the look and feel of a landmark new hotel at the heart of Manchester’s Etihad Campus, home to Manchester City Football Club.

This brand-new 401-key hotel is set to be a game-changer in hospitality, seamlessly integrating with one of the most prestigious entertainment and sporting destinations globally.

The next evolution of the Etihad Campus will see it become a thriving sports and entertainment district, featuring state-of-the-art training facilities, a world class 60,000 seater stadium, and vibrant leisure spaces including the Co-op Live arena. It will become a world-class hub for elite sport, music, and entertainment, attracting visitors from around the world.

The new hotel will sit at the heart of a vibrant and evolving Etihad Campus — an exceptional place for guests, teams, partners and fans to rest, reset and immerse themselves in everything the campus has to offer.

We're opening our doors soon and we're building a team that's as warm, grounded and full of personality as the city we call home.

What you'll be doing:

At Medlock, decorating is more than keeping walls looking fresh—it’s about creating an environment that feels cared for, considered and effortlessly inviting. You’ll take pride in the details others might not notice, ensuring every finish, surface and space looks exactly as it should, so every guest experience feels comfortable, polished and complete.

You’ll take ownership of all aspects of painting and decorating—from day-to-day touch-ups to larger planned works—making sure every area consistently reflects our standards. Whether it’s a guest room, a public space or the wider surroundings, your work will help shape an environment that feels well maintained, welcoming and true to the character of the hotel.

Working alongside trusted contractors and your wider team, you’ll approach safety, quality and presentation with care and consistency, always doing things the right way.

No two days will look the same. You’ll balance hands-on work with forward planning and regular checks, bringing a proactive mindset and a strong sense of pride to everything you do.

Our hotel never stops, and neither does the care behind it. We operate 365 days a year, with shift patterns designed to reflect the rhythm of the business - offering flexibility where possible. Specific hours and working patterns can be discussed at interview.

About you:

Has proven hotel experience, in a similar role, ideally within an upscale or lifestyle environment

Brings a meticulous, proactive and solutions focused approach to every task, with a high attention to detail

Understands compliance, safety standards and the importance of robust building systems

Thrives in fast paced, high profile environments where teamwork and communication are essential

Has experience in hotel preopening - or is energised by the challenge and ready to learn

W hat's in it for you?

Be part of a dynamic, fun and engaging team focused on delivering exceptional experiences from day one

Work closely with City Football Group, Valor Hospitality and Radisson Hotel Group - benefitting from strong support while retaining local ownership and autonomy within the wider hotel team

What's in it for you?

Look at some of the available at Valor Hospitality and The Medlock

We're an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. At Valor Hospitality, we actively welcome applications from candidates of all diverse backgrounds.

Every application is carefully reviewed against the relevant skills and experience for the role, and we'll be in touch if you're a good match and have been selected for interview.

If you need any support at any stage of the recruitment process, or reasonable adjustments to help you do your best, please email our team at .

Please note that employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.

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