Painter/Decorator - Maintenance Operative

Retirement Villages Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday leave

Rewards schemes

Volunteering days

Wellbeing days

Job summary

Retirement Villages Group is expanding its Property Maintenance Team and is seeking skilled Painters & Decorators to maintain and enhance our retirement communities. You will perform internal and external painting, decorating, and light maintenance across sites, delivering high-quality work with value for money and safety in mind.

We require proven painting and decorating experience, ideally in residential or care settings, with City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, ideally in residential or care environments.
• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating or equivalent.
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate surfaces using brushes, rollers, and other decorating tools.
• Undertake minor maintenance as directed.
• Safely erect ladders and scaffold components and maintain clean work areas.
• Collaborate with team to minimise disruption to residents.
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Support health and safety practices within the team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused

Time management

Problem-solving

Health & safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating (or equivalent)

Job description

Here at Retirement Villages Group, we are expanding our Property Maintenance Team and are on the lookout for skilled and passionate Painters & Decorators to be part of our journey. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining and improving our beautiful communities, ensuring every project reflects value for money, professionalism, and excellence.

About the Role

As a Painter & Decorator, you will:

• Deliver high-quality internal and external painting, decorating, and light maintenance work across our retirement villages
• Plan and carry out work efficiently, minimising waste and ensuring value for money
• Operate safely and in accordance with company procedures and health & safety regulations
• Take pride in your work and represent our values with every task you undertake.
• Ensure excellent communication with residents, colleagues, and managers
• Maintain tools, materials, and company vehicles to a high standard

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate a wide range of surfaces using appropriate tools and methods (e.g., brushes, rollers, wallpapering)
• Undertake minor maintenance and remedial works as directed
• Safely erect ladders and tower scaffolds, protecting work areas and maintaining clean, tidy environments
• Work collaboratively with team members and site staff to ensure minimal disruption to residents
• Regularly inspect work for quality, compliance, and safety, addressing any issues proactively
• Support health & safety best practices and contribute to a culture of safety awareness

The Ideal Candidate

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Painting & Decorating (or a related trade)
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within residential or care environments
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to health & safety and quality standards

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven team creating beautiful, safe environments for older adults
• Work in a respectful, professional, and supportive culture
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Use of well-maintained tools, vehicles, and materials
• Opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking organisation that values its people

In return we offer a number of benefits including, Pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, birthday leave, rewards schemes, volunteering and wellbeing days and much more!