Painter & Decorator

Recruit Genie; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing platform

Health care cash plan

Staff meals & parking

Discounts on spa & hotel services

Job summary

Sopwell House in Hertfordshire is hiring a Painter & Decorator for a full-time role. You will contribute to maintaining the property interior, ensuring high standards of workmanship while minimising disruption to guests.

Shifts typically run 7:00 am–5:00 pm, with occasional evenings depending on business needs. You will work under the Maintenance Manager, with responsibilities across defects logging, preventative tasks and repairs.

Qualifications

• Passion for maintenance, painting and decorating, with high workmanship standards.
• Previous painter and decorator experience, ideally in hotels, commercial or high-quality environments.
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices and safe working procedures.
• Proactive, reliable and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Professional manner with ability to remain guest-aware and minimise disruption.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure painting and decorating work is completed to a high standard, following safety guidelines.
• Work under the Maintenance Manager on daily tasks from the defects logbook.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and keep logs up to date.
• Perform repairs and project work as required.
• Take responsibility for completing all jobs to a high standard.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Hotel environment

Health & safety

Proactive / detail oriented

Guest-focused

Communication

Job description

Painter & Decorator

Full-Time Position (40 hours)

Shifts typically vary between 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evening shifts may be required depending on business needs.

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious 5 star, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose.

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

Your role in our family:

• Ensure all painting and decorating work is completed to a high standard, following all relevant health and safety guidelines
• Work under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, carrying out daily duties from the defects logbook
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring all log sheets and records are kept up to date
• Carry out repairs and project work as required
• Take full responsibility for completing all assigned jobs to a high standard
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure smooth coordination of works
• Minimise disruption to guests at all times while carrying out duties
• Report any problems or issues to your manager, or to senior management in their absence

What we’re looking for

• A genuine passion for maintenance, painting & decorating, and delivering high standards of workmanship.
• Previous experience in a Painter & Decorator role, ideally within a hotel, commercial, or high-quality environment.
• Good knowledge of health & safety practices and safe working procedures.
• A proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• A professional manner with the ability to remain guest-aware and minimise disruption.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a close-knit maintenance team.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays if required.

The best bit:

• Learning and Development: Access our digital learning platform, and various courses to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Health & Wellbeing: Benefit from our interactive health and wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health care cash plans: take advantage of our Health Care cash plan benefits, including 24-hours access to a GP.
• Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa for you and your family
• Discounts on Spa treatments and Spa days in our award-winning Cottonmill Spa
• Discount on Spa products
• Refer a Friend Scheme: earn up to £1,000 referral fee when you recommend someone to work with us
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
• Free staff meals and parking

Equal Opportunities

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail]

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Proof of documentation will be required in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.