Painter & Decorator – Property Maintenance & Turnarounds

Homes For Students; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Cycle-to-work

Staff discounts

Charity days

Qualification support

Job summary

Homes for Students in Lincoln is seeking a Painter & Decorator to join our hands-on maintenance team, working 40 hours per week on our student properties. You will handle painting and decorating, prepare surfaces, and contribute to general maintenance to keep environments welcoming and safe for residents.

The role combines planned and reactive tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, keeping records, and coordinating with internal teams and contractors to complete works

Qualifications

• Previous experience in painting and decorating.
• Experience in property maintenance or a similar environment, or qualified in a relevant trade with the ability to work across multiple disciplines to a reasonable standard.
• Knowledge of safe working practices, including COSHH, Manual Handling, and Working at Height.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively and keep stakeholders informed.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating works within student rooms, communal areas, and external property areas as required.
• Prepare surfaces for decoration, including filling, sanding, and finishing to a high standard.
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the property.
• Complete minor repairs and maintenance works across a range of trade disciplines.
• Ensure statutory compliance and health and safety requirements are maintained at all times.
• Report maintenance issues and outstanding actions promptly, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of progress.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure maintenance works are completed efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and identified issues.
• Support room turnaround periods to ensure accommodation is ready for incoming residents.
• Ensure work areas are safe, clean, and tidy at all times.

Job description

Homes for Students in Lincoln is seeking a Painter & Decorator to join our hands-on maintenance team, working 40 hours per week on our student properties. You will handle painting and decorating, prepare surfaces, and contribute to general maintenance to keep environments welcoming and safe for residents.

The role combines planned and reactive tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, keeping records, and coordinating with internal teams and contractors to complete works