Painter and Decorator

About the role

We’re seeking a Painter and Decorator to assist their busy team. Whilst experience is important, the right approach and mindset to constantly achieve the highest quality will not be overlooked. This is a great opportunity for a trades person to work on some of the country’s finest projects.

Responsibilities

• Protecting adjacent surfaces and furnishings to prevent damage during works.
• Preparing surfaces for decoration, including paint stripping, sanding, face and fine filling, and other preparatory tasks.
• Applying paint, varnish, and specialist finishes to walls, ceilings, and woodwork to the highest standards.
• Hanging wallpaper, wallcoverings, and lining paper, including various match types (free, straight, drop/offset, etc.).
• Maintaining a clean and orderly workspace, ensuring properties are left tidy at the end of each day.
• Working efficiently within fast paced construction environments, including subcontracted projects.
• Interpreting interior design finish schedules to ensure correct materials are applied in the correct locations.
• Estimating and ordering materials through the office or site supervisor.
• Completing weekly timesheets and maintaining accurate records of hours and project details.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in painting and decorating, ideally within prime residential projects.
• Strong skills in surface preparation and finishing.
• Experience with wallpaper and wallcovering installation.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Fluency in English.
• The ability to complete basic paperwork and forms.
• A valid CSCS card.

This is a full-time position based in London and the Home Counties.