Painters for hire in London

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    1,593

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Painting and Decorating11%
    Painting and Coating Experience7%
    Time Management4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED35%
    Vocational or technical training35%
    Master's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year16%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    Self Employment
    Add Labour Construction Ltd O'Neill& Brennan
    Amber Group Ltd
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years14%
    2-5 years33%

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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026

Painter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in London: £56,154 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £44,784£70,411 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • SITE MANAGER

    Canonbury

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCS ManagerAccountingProject ManagementPost-Secondary Education ExperienceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+8 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCost ManagementRecord KeepingHealth and Safety Experience Within Construction IndustryProject Quality AssuranceConstruction Quality Snagging
  • Handyman/Painter & Decorator

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSConstruction ExperiencePost-Secondary Education ExperienceITBricklayingBricklaying

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsHeavy LiftingCarpentryMinor Refurbishment WorksMasonry
  • Ganger

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCS ManagerCOSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesAsbestos AwarenessSafe Working at HeightFire Safety+9 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsContinuous ImprovementKaizen
  • Painter Blaster Leading Hand

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftHigh-Level Painting Using Rope AccessDriving LicenceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsSafe Working at Height

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipManagementTeam LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTeam Management
  • Painter and Decorator

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePainting and Decorating

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDrivingEnglishHand Tools
  • Painter and Decorator

    South East London

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)NVQPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use

    Skills

    CSCSNVQPainting and DecoratingPainting and Coating ExperiencePainting and Decorating ExperienceConstruction Experience

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

The average time to fill a painter role is 69 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: painting and decorating, painting and coating experience 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, SITE MANAGER and handyman/painter & decorator.

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 London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a painter?

Most painters have 7 years of professional experience.

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