Painters for hire in Edinburgh

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    272

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Painting and Decorating6%
    Time Management5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED77%
    Vocational or technical training9%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    Self Employment
    Agensy
    Amtec motors
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year26%
    1-2 years11%
    2-5 years11%

Browse Indeed's database of 272 profiles for Painters in Edinburgh

Last updated: 10 Sept 2026

Painter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £50,260 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £40,561£62,279 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Painter and Decorator

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceDrivingEnglishMaintenance
  • Painter

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving LicenceElectrical TestingCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    Manual HandlingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBilingualFrenchInventory Control
  • Painter and Decorator

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Fire Drill ImplementationEmergency Evacuation DrillsFire Evacuation DrillsBuilding Evacuation Drills

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsSocial Media PlatformsProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Supporting painters and blasters

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSPainting and Coating ExperienceTelehandlersPainting and Decorating

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDriving LicenceCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Painter and Decorator

    Sighthill/Gorgie

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateCSCS LabourerTraffic Marshalling

    Skills

    Hand Tools
  • Painter and Decorator

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSConstruction ExperiencePainting and Decorating

    Skills

    Filler Application for Painting SurfacesCarpentryWoodworkingPainting and DecoratingConstruction ExperienceCustomer Service

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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, painting and decorating and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?

Common licenses or certifications for painters include: CSCS, Driving Licence and Painting and Decorating.

What are some job titles related to painters?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: painter and decorator, self employed painter/decorator and supporting painters and blasters.

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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a painter?

Most painters have 12 years of professional experience.

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