Painter & Decorator for Council Homes — Ready-to-Let

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering, Corby; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Pension with life cover

Generous leave entitlement (28-33 days

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a skilled Painter and Decorator to prepare empty Council properties to a high standard across Kettering and Corby, using painting, decorating and basic plastering skills to ready homes for new tenants.

You will work safely at height, follow COSHH regulations and contribute to a fast, customer-focused service, including driving between sites to move materials and support the wider team.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds NVQ 2 or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in painting and decorating.
• COSHH awareness and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out painting and decorating works within empty Council properties to a high standard.
• Completing internal and external decorating work across residential properties.
• Preparing surfaces, including filling, minor repairs and wallpaper removal.
• Working safely at height using ladders, scaffolding and access equipment.
• Following COSHH regulations and safe working practices.
• Delivering a fast, efficient and customer-focused service while maintaining high standards.
• Driving Council vehicles to transport materials and equipment between sites.
• Undertaking minor maintenance and repair tasks associated with decorating work.
• Supporting the wider team with other duties of a similar nature as required.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

PDA planning

COSHH knowledge

Driving Licence

Experience (3 years)

Education

City and Guilds NVQ 2 or equivalent

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a skilled Painter and Decorator to prepare empty Council properties to a high standard across Kettering and Corby, using painting, decorating and basic plastering skills to ready homes for new tenants.

You will work safely at height, follow COSHH regulations and contribute to a fast, customer-focused service, including driving between sites to move materials and support the wider team.