Painter / Decorator

Independent Brokers; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care organization as a Painter/Decorator, where your skills will enhance the living environment of residents. This role involves painting, decorating, and minor maintenance across care homes, requiring problem-solving abilities and a commitment to safety. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a supportive work culture focused on making a difference.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus birthday off

Development opportunities

Access to My Hub discounts

Wellbeing programme including free counselling

Financial services

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial painting and decorating.
• Flair for property maintenance.
• Confidence in computer use.

Responsibilities

• Redecorate care homes as directed.
• Undertake minor maintenance and repairs.
• Plan and ensure safety during works.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Job description

Painter / Decorator (with Maintenance Skills)

6 Months fixed term

Salary £29565

Based in Stockport

Choose to live life in Colour by working at Borough Care where we believe that everyone should be encouraged and supported to live their best life every day.

About The Role

Painter and Decorator required for a unique role within vibrant care homes. This fixed-term role offers the right candidate with the correct skills the opportunity to make a difference to people living and working in our care homes. The role involves painting and decorating, minor preventative maintenance, and repairs, requiring an aptitude for problem-solving.

Key Tasks

1. Redecorate all areas in the homes on a rolling programme as directed by the maintenance supervisor and property manager.
2. Undertake minor maintenance and repair work associated with the home as required.
3. Work with the home manager and staff to plan and ensure safety during works.

Expectations

• Previous experience in painting and decorating in a commercial environment or relevant trade qualifications.
• Ability to work efficiently and safely around staff, residents, and visitors.
• Aptitude for property maintenance and minor repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Full driving licence required for weekly travel between homes.
• Proficiency in computer use, including emails, Teams, WhatsApp, and internet access.
• Successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Core Behavioural Attributes

• Commitment to quality and excellence.
• Proactive attitude with high motivation, energy, enthusiasm, and innovation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Responsibilities

• Make temporary repairs and fixtures as needed.
• Install shelving, notice boards, and resecure handrails, handles, toilet seats.
• Replace light bulbs and perform typical maintenance activities.

This job description provides a general overview and may include other duties as required.

About You

We seek individuals with experience in commercial painting and decorating, a flair for property maintenance, and good communication and problem-solving skills. Confidence in computer use and a full driving licence are essential due to travel requirements.

About Us

With 12 residential care homes across Stockport and Staffordshire, Borough Care has been serving communities for nearly 30 years. As a not-for-profit organization, we reinvest surplus funds to enhance our services and support our residents and their families.

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary, 28 days holiday plus your birthday off after 1 year, development opportunities, access to My Hub discounts, and a wellbeing programme including free counselling and financial services.

Join us and help make a difference in people's lives. We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.