Painter/Decorator

Link Contacting; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30k–£31.5k per year

40-hour working week

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Modern company vehicle

Paid travel time

Company phone / PDA

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and career growth

360 Wellbeing Package

Job summary

Link Contracting Services is seeking a skilled painter/decorator to deliver high-quality work across local authority, education, retail, pubs, and private sites. The role is customer-facing, requiring independent work and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will join a team that values reliability, flexibility, and excellent communication with clients and site teams, offering progression opportunities and a modern company vehicle for travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in occupied environments (retail, pubs, public buildings).
• NVQ / City & Guilds in Painting & Decorating desirable.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality painting & decorating work across various sites
• Work professionally in occupied premises, ensuring minimal disruption
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and site teams
• Accurately complete job reports using mobile devices
• Follow all company procedures and Health & Safety regulations
• Collaborate effectively with other trades to meet project requirements

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Full UK driving licence

Health & safety awareness

Reliable & flexible

Proactive problem solving

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds in Painting & Decorating

Tools

PASMA

IPAF

Job description

Job description:

The Role

You'll deliver a wide range of painting and decorating services across local authority, education, retail, pubs, and private sector sites. This is a customer-facing role, where your workmanship and attitude will directly contribute to our reputation. You will be trusted to work independently while maintaining the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality painting & decorating work across various sites
• Work professionally in occupied premises, ensuring minimal disruption
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and site teams
• Accurately complete job reports using mobile devices
• Follow all company procedures and Health & Safety regulations
• Collaborate effectively with other trades to meet project requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience working in occupied environments (retail, pubs, public buildings)
• NVQ / City & Guilds in Painting & Decorating (desirable)
• A strong commitment to safety and quality standards
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A proactive, flexible, and solution-focused mindset
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Personal Attributes

• Positive, "can-do" attitude
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Reliable, professional, and customer-focused
• Flexible with working hours when required (occasional evenings early start/weekends maybe required)

Desirable Skills

• Multi-trade / handyman experience
• PASMA, IPAF, or SSSTS certifications

What We Offer

• £30,000 – £31,500 salary (depending on experience)
• 40-hour working week
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Modern, fully equipped company vehicle
• Paid travel time
• Company phone / PDA
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities
• 360 Wellbeing Package (24/7 GP access, Retail & lifestyle discounts, Mental health etc)

Our Culture

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and believe our differences make us stronger.

Why Join Us?

At Link Contracting Services, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a team that values quality, respect, and pride in every job. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a real impact in the communities we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road