Painters for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organisational Skills5%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%3-5 years10%Current company
self-employedSPP Fine Finishes LtdArgos Sainsbury’s ReadingTime at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years43%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 145 profiles for Painters in Reading
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £49,784 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £38,841 – £63,809 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Painter and Decorator
Reading
Licenses & certifications
CSCSForkliftAbrasive Wheels CertificateCuttingCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationTraffic MarshallingSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision MakingComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMobile DevicesElectrician
Reading
Licenses & certifications
CSCSBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesElectrical ExperienceDriving LicenceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsSkills
Communication SkillsPower ToolsHand ToolsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMulti-Skilled Maintenance Technician
Reading
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftHazmatFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseMobile Elevating Work PlatformsAsbestos Awareness+12 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationManual HandlingCommunication SkillsMaintenanceFacilities MaintenancePreventive MaintenanceMulti-Site Maintenance Technician (Promoted)
Reading
Licenses & certifications
CSCSTelehandlersSkills
Communication SkillsTelehandlersPre-Start Equipment ChecksMaintenanceSafety InspectionsEquipment Pre-Use InspectionPainter & Decorator
Reading
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceInterviewingSkills
LeadershipVisual MerchandisingSupply ChainLogisticsForkliftInventory ControlPainter and decorator
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
CuttingSourcingCarpentryWoodworkingMachine OperationTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a painter role?
The average time to fill a painter role is 70 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for painters?
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, multi-skilled maintenance technician and painter and 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 Reading, 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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