Social Housing Painter & Decorator – Full-Time

Mears Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Training & development

Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service leave

Share Save & You Earn

Company van, fuel card, and uniform

Job summary

Mears Group is actively seeking a Painter & Decorator to join our team in Crawley. This full-time role involves carrying out a range of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting void refurbishments and responsive maintenance.

You will prepare surfaces, apply finishes, and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards, working independently or with the maintenance team to deliver lettable and liveable properties to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering.
• Experience with damp and mould treatments.
• Ability to work at height using ladders safely.
• Own hand tools and full UK driving license.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork.
• Applying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with care and accuracy.
• Wallpapering and decorative detailing where required.
• Carrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffits.
• Damp & Mould treatment.
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations.
• Supporting void property refurbishments and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Conducting snagging and touch-up work following other trades.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard.
• Communicating professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues.
• Completing job records and documentation accurately and on time.
• Working flexibly to meet deadlines and service expectations.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Wallpapering

Damp & Mould treatments

Health & Safety awareness

Communication & Customer Service

Job description

Mears Group is actively seeking a Painter & Decorator to join our team in Crawley. This full-time role involves carrying out a range of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting void refurbishments and responsive maintenance.

You will prepare surfaces, apply finishes, and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards, working independently or with the maintenance team to deliver lettable and liveable properties to a high standard.