Painters for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Painting and Decorating9%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year14%1-2 years6%3-5 years26%Current company
Castle decorSelf employed
Self EmploymentTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years7%2-5 years48%
Browse Indeed's database of 281 profiles for Painters in Edinburgh
Last updated: 15 Aug 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £51,064 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £41,223 – £63,254 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Painter & Decorator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceFood HygieneFood SafetyContruction PaintingLeadershipBlaster / Painter
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCSCS Green CardSafe Working at HeightSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementInventory ControlAnalyticsTechnical TroubleshootingPainter & Decorator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Painting and Coating ExperiencePainting and Decorating ExperienceConstruction ExperiencePainting and DecoratingSVQSkills
Painting and DecoratingPainter and Decorator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSPainting and Coating ExperiencePainting and Decorating ExperiencePainting and DecoratingSkills
Safe Working at HeightPainting and DecoratingPainting and Coating ExperienceCleaningSite HousekeepingPainting and Decorating ExperiencePainter and Decorator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Fire Drill ImplementationEmergency Evacuation DrillsFire Evacuation DrillsBuilding Evacuation DrillsSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSocial Media PlatformsProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteSpray painter
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesLGV LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
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What's the average time to fill a Painter role?
The average time to fill a Painter role is 74 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 Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: painter and decorator, painter & decorator and spray painter.
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 5 years of professional experience.
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