Painter & Decorator

Highgate Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Pension scheme

Paid holiday entitlement

Progression opportunities

Materials supplied

Job summary

North Bay Group in Newcastle is recruiting three Painter & Decorator teams to carry out planned refurbishment and decoration across care homes in the North of England. This permanent, full-time role offers a consistent workload and the use of a company vehicle.

You will perform internal painting, surface prep, wallpaper hanging, and protective prep, while maintaining high standards and safety on site; travel across the region and occasional overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as Painter & Decorator.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong preparation and finishing skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills and professional attitude.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region and stay away occasionally if required.

Responsibilities

• Internal painting and decorating works within occupied care home environments.
• Surface preparation including sanding, filling, caulking, and repairing minor defects.
• Applying paints, primers, hanging wallpaper and specialist coatings to walls, ceilings, woodwork and other surfaces.
• Protecting furniture, fixtures and flooring before works commence.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, cleanliness and professionalism on site.
• Managing materials and reporting additional requirements to the Estates Manager.
• Working efficiently to agreed programmes and project timescales.
• Ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are always followed.
• Delivering excellent standards of customer service when working around residents and care staff.

Skills

Enhanced DBS check

2 years' experience as Painter & Decor

Full UK Driving Licence

Prep & finishing skills

Reliability & self-motivation

Good communication

Willingness to travel regionally

Job description

Painter & Decorator

North Bay Group

Salary: £14.80 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Newcastle

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Join a Growing Property Maintenance Team

We are recruiting three decorating teams of two operatives, carrying out planned refurbishment and decoration works across our portfolio of care homes across the North of England.

This is a permanent position offering consistent work, a supportive team environment, company vehicle use, and the opportunity to be part of a business that takes pride in maintaining safe, welcoming environments for residents and staff.

What You'll Be Doing

• Internal painting and decorating works within occupied care home environments.
• Surface preparation including sanding, filling, caulking, and repairing minor defects.
• Applying paints, primers, hanging wall paper and specialist coatings to walls, ceilings, woodwork and other surfaces.
• Protecting furniture, fixtures and flooring before works commence.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, cleanliness and professionalism on site.
• Managing materials and reporting additional requirements to the Estates Manager.
• Working efficiently to agreed programmes and project timescales.
• Ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are always followed.
• Delivering excellent standards of customer service when working around residents and care staff.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Painter & Decorator.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong preparation and finishing skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills and professional attitude.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region and stay away occasionally if required.

Desirable

• Experience working in care homes, healthcare, hotels or occupied environments.
• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.

What We Offer

• £14.80 per hour.
• Guaranteed 40-hour working week.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Company vehicle provided for work purposes.
• All materials and equipment supplied.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• Long-term, stable employment with a growing business.
• Supportive management team and opportunities for progression.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successful applicants will be subject to:
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Employment references.
• Right to work checks.