Residential Painter & Decorator – Social Housing

Anderselite; Churwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health Shield benefits

Company van

Company fuel card

Power tools provided

Company uniform

Job summary

Anderselite is seeking an experienced Painter & Decorator to support social housing projects across occupied and void properties. You will deliver high-quality interior and exterior finishes, maintain safety, and provide excellent customer service to tenants and residents.

The role requires NVQ2 or equivalent, strong decorating skills, and the ability to work independently within busy housing environments. A valid UK driving licence is preferred, with a standard 37.5-hour week and benefits

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Painting & Decorating or demonstrable relevant industry experience.
• Strong painting and decorating skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience within social housing, property maintenance, repairs or refurbishment.
• Experience working in both occupied and void properties.
• Good knowledge of surface preparation, decorating materials and application techniques.
• Ability to carry out minor making-good works, including basic plaster repairs and caulking.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional approach when working in customers' homes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of internal and external painting and decorating within residential and social housing properties.
• Prepare surfaces by filling, sanding, stripping wallpaper and making good prior to decorating.
• Apply paint, varnish, stains and other finishes to walls, ceilings, woodwork, doors and other surfaces.
• Hang wallpaper and complete other decorative finishes where required.
• Carry out reactive maintenance decorating following repairs completed by other trades.
• Undertake minor making-good repairs, including basic plaster patching, caulking and surface preparation.
• Complete finishing and snagging works to ensure properties meet company quality standards.
• Identify defects and determine the most appropriate preparation, repair and decorating solutions.
• Work effectively within occupied homes, maintaining a clean, tidy and respectful working environment.
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service to tenants, residents and clients.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and operational teams where required.
• Accurately complete job sheets, reports and work records.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating

Job description

Anderselite is seeking an experienced Painter & Decorator to support social housing projects across occupied and void properties. You will deliver high-quality interior and exterior finishes, maintain safety, and provide excellent customer service to tenants and residents.

The role requires NVQ2 or equivalent, strong decorating skills, and the ability to work independently within busy housing environments. A valid UK driving licence is preferred, with a standard 37.5-hour week and benefits