Void Property Finisher

Cardo Group; Launceston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Tool voucher

Wellbeing resources

Discount platform

Enhanced family leave provisions

Recognition awards

Job summary

Cardo Group is hiring a Void Finisher in Launceston to complete empty social housing properties to Lettable Standard. You’ll handle painting, decorating, minor repairs, and fittings to a high standard.

You will work within a voids team to minimise turnaround times and ensure properties are ready for new tenants, with emphasis on quality workmanship and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in painting and decorating or similar finishing role.
• Ability to carry out minor multi-trade repairs and finishing tasks.
• Experience fitting fixtures and fittings (handles, hinges, locks, shelving).
• Keen eye for detail and pride in quality finish.
• Identify defects, perform snagging, ensure standard compliance.
• Good time management to meet deadlines.
• Work independently and as part of a wider trades team.
• Understand health and safety requirements for domestic properties.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out finishing works in void social housing properties to prepare for reletting.
• Paint and decorate, prep surfaces, fill, sand, touch-ups.
• Fit door handles, hinges, locks, curtain rails, shelving, and fixtures.
• Perform minor carpentry repairs and adjustments to doors/cupboards.
• Make good defects and address imperfections from refurbishment.
• Carry out snagging and rectify outstanding defects before sign-off.
• Ensure fittings are secure and presented to a professional standard.
• Work with other trades to complete works in the correct sequence.
• Record completed works and outstanding items using handheld devices.
• Maintain tools and materials and keep work areas safe and presentable.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Property maintenance

Refurbishment

Finishing work

Door hardware/fixtures

Time management

Independent & team work

Health & safety

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ 2 in Painting & Decorating

Job description

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 20 Oct 2026

Description

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities – for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

We are currently recruiting for aVoid Finisher to join our team in Launceston.

Role Overview:

As a Void Property Finisher, you will play a key role in ensuring empty social housing properties are completed to a high standard and ready for reoccupation. Working as part of the voids team, you will focus on the finishing touches that bring a property together, including painting and decorating, making good, fitting fixtures and fittings, and completing minor repairs.

You will take pride in your workmanship, attention to detail, and ability to ensure every property meets the required Lettable Standard. You will work efficiently to complete properties within agreed timescales, helping to minimise void turnaround times and ensure homes are ready for new tenants.

Responsibilities

• Carry out finishing works within void social housing properties to ensure homes are clean, presentable, safe, and ready for reletting.
• Undertake painting and decorating, including preparing surfaces, filling, sanding, applying paint, and completing touch-ups to a high standard.
• Complete final finishing tasks, including fitting door handles, hinges, locks, curtain rails, shelving, bathroom accessories, and other fixtures and fittings as required.
• Carry out minor carpentry repairs, adjustments to doors and cupboards, and other small remedial works to ensure everything is in good working order.
• Make good minor defects, including filling holes, repairing damaged surfaces, touching up paintwork, and addressing imperfections left following refurbishment works.
• Complete final snagging checks, identifying and rectifying outstanding defects, incomplete works, or areas requiring further attention before a property is signed off.
• Ensure fixtures, fittings, doors, ironmongery, and other finishing items are fitted securely, aligned correctly, and presented to a professional standard.
• Work alongside other trades and the wider voids team to ensure finishing works are completed in the correct sequence and properties are ready within agreed timescales.
• Check that properties meet the required Lettable Standard, reporting any significant defects, additional work requirements, or specialist issues to the relevant supervisor.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and getting the job right first time, minimising the need for remedial work and repeat visits.
• Work efficiently to support reduced void turnaround times while maintaining high standards of workmanship and presentation.
• Maintain clean, tidy, and safe working environments, removing waste and ensuring work areas are left presentable on completion.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures, company policies, specifications, and statutory requirements, using appropriate PPE at all times.
• Accurately record completed works, outstanding items, and any additional requirements using the relevant handheld device, job sheet, or works management system.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and materials responsibly, ensuring they are used efficiently and kept in good working order.
• Provide support with minor repairs and general maintenance tasks where required to assist the wider voids operation.

You Will Need

• Experience in painting and decorating, property maintenance, refurbishment, or a similar finishing role.
• Good practical skills and the ability to carry out minor multi-trade repairs and finishing tasks.
• Experience fitting fixtures and fittings, including door handles, hinges, locks, shelving, and other household accessories.
• A keen eye for detail and pride in delivering a high-quality finish.
• The ability to identify defects, carry out snagging, and ensure properties are completed to the required standard.
• Good time management skills and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team of tradespeople.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements when working in domestic properties.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Relevant trade qualifications, such as an NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating or an equivalent qualification, would be advantageous.

We will provide

• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
• Tool voucher – annual allowance to purchase tools
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
• Recognition initiatives and awards

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

Teamwork– We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.

Integrity– We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.

Excellence– We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.

Respect– We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs.

Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.