Painter Decorator jobs in Irlam

Trade Painter

Pay: £32,000.00–£40,000.00 per year

Job Description

Position: Multi-Trade Painter
Location: Various sites across the North West and surrounding areas

The Multi-Trade Painter is responsible for carrying out a variety of skilled painting and maintenance tasks, including preparation, painting, decorating, repair, and finishing works across residential properties. This role involves working within high-end markets for the UK’s leading developers and retirement companies.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Painting & Decorating: Prepare and paint internal and external surfaces, including walls, ceilings, woodwork, doors, skirting boards, and other fixtures, to a high-quality finish. Apply paints, stains, varnishes, wallpapers, and decorative finishes in line with project specifications.
• Surface Preparation: Prepare surfaces prior to decorating by sanding, filling, stripping old paint or wallpaper, cleaning, and priming. Ensure all surfaces are properly prepared to achieve a professional finish.
• Repairs & Maintenance: Carry out minor repairs to walls, ceilings, plasterwork, and timber surfaces before painting. Complete touch-up work, redecoration, and ongoing maintenance as required.
• Material Management: Measure and estimate materials required for each project, ensuring minimal waste. Maintain stock levels and ensure tools and materials are kept in good working condition.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensure work areas are clean, safe, and tidy at all times.
• Customer Interaction: Communicate professionally with clients, site managers, and other stakeholders to discuss project requirements, provide updates, and ensure customer satisfaction with completed work.
• Provide trade expertise across additional trades, delivering an efficient, high-quality repairs and maintenance service.
• Be willing to upskill and develop to enable the completion of all types of trade work.
• Work alongside other tradespeople, providing support and training where apprentices are involved.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and machinery, undertaking training where required.
• Drive and take responsibility for a company vehicle when required, in accordance with health and safety procedures, Group Fleet Policy, and Drivers Handbook, including conducting weekly vehicle checks.
• Use and take responsibility for a company mobile phone as required by the Group, ensuring it is used responsibly and in accordance with company instructions.
• Complete all necessary associated work documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience: Proven experience as a painter and decorator or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio of completed projects. Experience in maintenance roles is advantageous. The ability to assist in other areas of maintenance and installation schedules will be beneficial.

Education: Relevant NVQ or equivalent qualifications in painting and decorating or construction. A valid CSCS card is required.

Skills

• Proficient in the use of painting and decorating tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality finishing standards.
• Experience in maintenance within construction projects.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Requirements

• NVQ qualifications or equivalent in Painting & Decorating.
• Competent in undertaking a wide variety of tasks outside your main trade.
• Own tools to complete tasks effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to provide two references.
• Reliable and professional.

You Will Receive

• Salary in the region of £32,000–£40,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
• Permanent contract working Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with flexibility required to meet business and customer needs, including occasional evening and weekend work.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Opportunity for a tool allowance following a successful probationary period.
• Access to a company van, fuel card, and trade card (work use only).
• Excellent career development opportunities.

Work Location: On the road, covering various sites across the North West and surrounding areas.

Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Painting and Decorating: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road