Painters for hire in Colchester

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    101

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    5%
    Customer Service
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    73%
    Vocational or technical training
    21%
    Bachelor's degree
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Menzies Aviation
    • Spicerhaart Group
    • Venatu Recruitment Group
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 101 profiles for Painters in Colchester

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Painter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £55,931 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £47,368 – £66,042 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Painter and Decorator

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCoachingFirst Aid CertificationFootball CoachingCertificate in Coaching Football

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceResearchComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Drywall installer

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesMaintenanceHand ToolsPower ToolsConstruction Experience
  • Painter and Decorating

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCS

    Skills

    Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceMaintenanceHand ToolsEnglish
  • Fitter

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Hand ToolsDrivingPlumbingCustomer ServicePower ToolsMaintenance
  • Self Employed Sub Contractor french polisher joinery finisher hand painter

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Painting and Coating Experience

    Skills

    Spray PaintingPainting and Coating ExperienceWet Paint SprayingProject Cost EstimationQuality ControlCommunication Skills
  • Self Employed Painter & Decorator

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Driving LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingPainting and DecoratingCarpentryWoodworking

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What's the average time to fill a painter role?

The average time to fill a painter role is 68 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, organisational skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for painters?

Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driving Licence, CSCS and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to painters?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: painter and decorating, painter and decorator 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 13 years of professional experience.

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