Painters for hire in Preston

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    118

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Painting and Decorating6%
    Customer Service5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED65%
    Vocational or technical training26%
    Bachelor's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    Less than a year20%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Self Employment
    7Formation Ltd
    Acorn Agency for Inbev Budweisser
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years100%

Browse Indeed's database of 118 profiles for Painters in Preston

Last updated: 14 Oct 2026

Painter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Preston: £47,609 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £40,242 – £56,324 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Painter and Decorator

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingMaintenanceContruction Painting
  • Steel Fabricator

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSStick WeldingHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Category CE LicenceWelding+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceVehicle InspectionsVehicle Maintenance ChecksRoute Planning
  • Plumbing and Heating Engineer

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDrivingPainting and Coating ExperienceDriving LicencePainting and Decorating ExperienceAsbestos Awareness+2 more

    Skills

    Mechanical KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPlumbingPower Tools
  • Apprentice Painter and Decorator / Qualified Painter and Decorator

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyNVQMathsMaintenanceEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementPainting and DecoratingPower Tools
  • Extrusion Operator/ Multi skills

    Ashton-on-Ribble

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWarehouse ManagementWarehouse ExperienceCategory C LicenceTeam ManagementDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+13 more

    Skills

    Commercial DrivingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMechanical KnowledgeWarehouse ExperienceOrder Picking
  • Paint Sprayer

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQSpray PaintingWet Paint Spraying

    Skills

    Construction ExperiencePainting and Coating ExperienceConcreteOrganisational SkillsSpray PaintingWet Paint Spraying

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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, painting and decorating and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for painters?

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

What are some job titles related to painters?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: painter and decorator, plumbing and heating engineer and extrusion operator/ multi skills.

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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a painter?

Most painters have 16 years of professional experience.

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