Painter & Decorator Team Lead

Orchard Care Homes; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Harrogate seeks a Painter & Decorator Team Lead to oversee decorating teams and maintain high standards across homes. The role includes leading, supervising projects, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and organizational skills, alongside relevant experience. Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum with extensive training and development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Career development and progression pathways

Employee recognition schemes

Confidential support helpline

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Master of trade with strong leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Clean driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising the painting & decorating team across multiple homes.
• Acting as project lead for planned works programmes.
• Maintaining compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and Care Standards legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you a master of your trade with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high standards? Orchard Care Homes is looking for a Painter & Decorator Team Lead to oversee our decorating team and ensure our homes remain welcoming, safe, and beautifully maintained. As Painter & Decorator Team Lead, you will be the main point of contact for all decorating queries and lead our decorating team to maintain high standards across our homes. You will manage planned works programmes, ensure compliance with safety standards, and create a homely environment for residents.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising the painting & decorating team across multiple homes.
• Acting as project lead for planned works programmes, ensuring timely completion.
• Assisting with scopes of work and resource planning.
• Maintaining compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and Care Standards legislation.
• Developing and supporting your team through training and appraisals.
• Liaising with Home Managers and external contractors to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master of trade with strong leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• IT literate - confident using MS Office and online FM platforms.
• Clean driving licence and flexibility to travel, including overnight stays.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Professional, approachable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

About Orchard Care Homes

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones. We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes. We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

• Salary: £32,000 per annum
• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as 'Making a Difference' award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that's fully confidential, through a helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check