Painter Prepper

Recruit Mint Ltd; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finishing company in the United Kingdom seeks a Painter/Prepper who takes pride in craftsmanship. The ideal candidate will prepare substrates and apply specialist coatings to high visual standards for bespoke projects. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying paints, and ensuring a flawless finish. This role offers a competitive salary up to £40,000, full-time hours, and a supportive environment focused on quality. Join a team that values precision and craftsmanship over speed.

Benefits

Training and development in specialist finishing techniques

Supportive environment

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Painter / Prepper, finisher, or decorative applicator.
• High attention to detail with genuine pride in workmanship.
• Strong manual skills with practical problem‑solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare walls, panels, furniture, and components through sanding, filling, and masking.
• Apply paints and specialist finishes using various techniques.
• Inspect completed work and carry out refinishing where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual skills

Surface preparation techniques

Experience with decorative finishes

Job description

Painter/Prepper - Premium Finishes

If you take pride in flawless finishes and hate cutting corners, this Painter/Prepper role will stop you scrolling. This is hands‑on craftsmanship, not production‑line painting, where quality genuinely matters.

Overview

This Painter/Prepper position sits at the core of a specialist finishing operation delivering premium, design‑led surfaces for architectural, interior, and bespoke projects. You'll be responsible for preparing substrates and applying paint and specialist coatings to an exceptionally high visual standard, taking full ownership of finish quality from prep through to final inspection. This role is ideal for a Painter/Prepper who values precision, consistency, and seeing their work used on high‑end projects rather than standardised outputs.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare walls, panels, furniture, and components through sanding, filling, levelling, masking, and priming
• Assess substrates and select appropriate preparation methods and materials
• Repair surface imperfection to achieve smooth, flawless finishes
• Maintain strict cleanliness and dust control throughout preparation stages
• Apply paints and specialist finishes using spray, roller, and hand application techniques
• Mix and prepare coatings accurately to specification
• Apply multi‑layer systems including primers, base coats, and top coats
• Maintain consistency of colour, texture, and finish across samples and final works
• Inspect completed work and carry out snagging or refinishing where required
• Work to visual mock‑ups, samples, and approved finish standards
• Support installation and finishing work on‑site when required
• Handle, protect, and pack finished items correctly

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Painter / Prepper, finisher, or decorative applicator
• Strong understanding of surface preparation techniques across varied substrates
• High attention to detail with genuine pride in workmanship
• Ability to follow specifications, samples, and visual references accurately
• Strong manual skills with practical problem‑solving ability
• Experience with decorative, specialist, or architectural finishes preferred
• Experience working with plaster, MDF, metal, concrete, or similar materials beneficial
• Previous workshop and or site‑based experience advantageous
• CSCS card beneficial but not essential

Pay and Benefits

Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
Full‑time hours Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm
Occasional overtime and site work depending on project requirements
Training and development in specialist finishing techniques
Long‑term opportunity within a growing, quality‑driven business
Supportive environment that values craftsmanship over speed

This role offers the chance to work on distinctive, non‑standard projects where your skill and attention to detail genuinely show. If you're a Painter/Prepper who wants stability, progression, and pride in what you produce, not just another job on the books, this is an opportunity worth acting on.