Painters for hire in Sunderland

Find painters who specialize in applying paint and finishes, preparing surfaces, and using various tools to create aesthetically pleasing environments. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Sunderland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    207

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Leadership4%
    Customer Service4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED66%
    Vocational or technical training28%
    Associate's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Asda
    Alexander blast
    Ardmac
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year3%
    1-2 years19%
    2-5 years26%

Browse Indeed's database of 207 profiles for Painters in Sunderland

Last updated: 10 Sept 2026

Painter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £50,046 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £41,414£60,476 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Industrial Painter

    South Shields

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheetsManufacturingQuality ControlMachiningHand Tools
  • Welder / Production Operative

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftOCRNVQManufacturingWeldingMaintenance

    Skills

    FanucWeldingMechanical AssemblyAssemblySuspensionSchematics
  • Painter & Decorator

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCOSHH ComplianceProject ManagementFirst AidNVQFirst Aid Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingTime ManagementPainting and DecoratingPainting and Coating ExperiencePainting and Decorating ExperienceSanding and Smoothing for Painting Surfaces
  • Paint Shop Supervisor

    Houghton le Spring

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQManufacturingComputer LiteracyTeam LeadershipCLAiTComputer Skills+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementTeam ManagementMaintenanceLeanProcess Improvement
  • Painter/labourer/fork lift operator

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftLoad SlingingCrane OperationOverhead CranesSide LoaderCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation

    Skills

    Hand ToolsCrane OperationOverhead CranesForkliftSpray PaintingWet Paint Spraying
  • Painter

    South Shields

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSOffshore Installation ExperiencePainting and Coating ExperienceConstruction ExperienceBOSIETPressure Washer+3 more

    Skills

    SchematicsPressure TestingCommunication SkillsPermit-To-Work Compliance

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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, leadership and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?

Common licenses or certifications for painters include: CSCS, NVQ 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: industrial painter, shot blaster/painter and painter/labourer/fork lift operator.

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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a painter?

Most painters have 21 years of professional experience.

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