Painters for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Customer Service5%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year22%1-2 years4%3-5 years6%Current company
self employed
Self-EmployedA G Harris Painter & DecoratorTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years9%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: 6 Sept 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £55,581 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £46,688 – £66,167 yearly
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Aircraft Refueller
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesConstruction ExperienceRigid Lorry+1 moreSkills
Driving LicenceCategory C LicencePCV LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationSelf Employed Painter and Decorator
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftPowered Pallet Truck OperationOrder PickerWarehouse ManagementReach TruckScissor Lift+4 moreSkills
Counterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftReach TruckClamp TruckMicrosoft PowerpointPowered Pallet Truck OperationDrywall installer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesMaintenanceHand ToolsPower ToolsConstruction ExperienceConstruction Labourer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPainting and DecoratingMaterials HandlingSkills
Heavy LiftingPower ToolsForkliftMaintenanceConstruction ExperienceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsDelivery driver
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSpray PaintingWet Paint SprayingSkills
Delivery Driver ExperienceCscs cleaner
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Green CardCSCS LabourerSkills
EnglishHand ToolsLandscape MaintenanceGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceAssemblyAssembly
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What's the average time to fill a painter role?
The average time to fill a painter role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do painters tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a painter include: communication skills, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and Driving.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: painter and decorating, cscs cleaner and drywall installer.
What level of education is common for a painter?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a painter in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painter?
Most painters have 15 years of professional experience.
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