Peripatetic Painter and Decorator

Care Concern; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is seeking a Peripatetic Painter and Decorator to enhance the living environment in their care homes. The role involves painting and decorating both interior and exterior spaces, ensuring a high-quality finish. Applicants should have an SVQ in Painting and Decorating, a proven track record in the field, and a full UK driving licence. Join this team to create beautiful spaces that residents and staff can enjoy. Competitive salary and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence & access to own transport required.
• Experience in care homes or large units is beneficial.
• Consistent and successful work history demonstrating skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assess the size and scope of areas to be painted.
• Ensure safety by erecting scaffold towers and work platforms.
• Carefully prepare work areas by protecting surfaces.
• Skillfully paint interior and exterior walls.
• Inspect painted surfaces and rectify any flaws.

Skills

Independent Worker

Good Communicator

Proven Track Record

Education

SVQ in Painting and Decorating

Job description

Peripatetic Painter and Decorator

Maintenance – Glasgow

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £13.00 Per Hour

Shift type: Mixed – Days & Nights

Contracted hours

Care Concern Group is a market leading, family‑owned care group operating over 80 care homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

We’re looking for a talented Peripatetic Painter and Decorator to bring colour and creativity to our care home, ensuring that every room reflects a warm, welcoming environment for our residents and staff. This role would be covering a number of care homes within the region.

Why This Role is Important

As Painter and Decorator, you’ll have a direct hand in shaping the look and feel of our care home. Your expertise will ensure that every surface you touch is beautifully finished, enhancing the overall ambiance and creating a comfortable, inviting space for everyone who lives and works here.

What You’ll Do

• Project Evaluation: Accurately assess the size and scope of the areas to be painted, ensuring you’re well‑prepared for the job ahead.
• Setup and Safety: Erect or install scaffold towers, work platforms, stepladders, and other support structures, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
• Surface Preparation: Carefully prepare work areas, protecting surfaces that don’t require painting with covers or sheets.
• Pre‑Paint Work: Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old paint, level­ing surfaces, and filling in any cracks or holes.
• Interior and Exterior Painting: Skillfully paint interior and exterior walls using brushes, rollers, and other tools, delivering a flawless finish every time.
• Exterior Coatings: Apply coatings, coverings, and claddings on external walls to protect and beautify the building.
• Varnishing: Apply varnishes to various surfaces, adding a polished, durable finish.
• Quality Control: Inspect painted surfaces meticulously, rectifying any flaws or defects to ensure a perfect result.
• Cleanup: Remove tools, supports, and clean‑up work areas, leaving the space as neat and tidy as you found it.

Qualifications & Experience

• SVQ in Painting and Decorating: A solid foundation in painting and decorating techniques.
• Proven Track Record: Consistent and successful work history, demonstrating your skills and reliability.
• Independent Worker: Ability to work independently, managing your tasks with precision and care.
• Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence & access to own transport required.
• Good Communicator: Effective communication skills to coordinate with other team members and understand the needs of the care home.
• Experience in Care Homes: Experience working in care homes or large units is beneficial, helping you adapt your skills to our specific environment.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impression with your painting and decorating skills, we’d love to have you on board. Join us in creating a beautiful, comfortable space that our residents and staff can truly enjoy.

Benefits

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full‑time contract)