Painter/Decorator - Repairs

Working hours: Full time - 37 hours per week.

Schedule Type: Field-based role covering the Croydon to Brighton area, depending on job requirements. Our scheduling system efficiently plans jobs and optimises routes, using your home location as the starting point.

The Role:

Are you ready to take pride in your trade and make a real difference in people’s homes?

We’re looking for a Painter & Decorator to join a busy Repairs team, delivering high-quality work across residential properties and ensuring every visit leaves a positive, lasting impression for residents.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out high-quality painting and decorating repairs in both occupied and empty homes


• Delivering a great customer experience by communicating clearly with residents and keeping them informed throughout the job


• Always working safely and in line with health and safety regulations


• Using mobile technology to manage jobs, record work completed, and maintain accurate records


• Assessing repair requirements through property inspections, selecting the most effective solution to resolve issues and minimise follow-up visits.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a recognised qualification in Painting & Decorating (C&G Level 2, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience)


• Proven experience working in a customer-focused environment


• The ability to assess repairs and use your expertise to identify the most effective solutions


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain work clearly and provide a great customer experience


• Experience using mobile technology to receive and update work records


• Follows risk assessments, manufacturer’s guidance, and all health and safety procedures, including COSHH and manual handling


• Holds a full, clean UK driving licence.

Our reward package includes:

• Competitive salaries


• Fantastic work/life balance with flexible working and generous leave entitlement


• Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career


• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay


• Funded health cash plan


• Extensive wellbeing support


• Voucher-based recognition scheme


• Retail discounts.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we run a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description for this position and would like to be considered under this scheme, please state this in your application.

All data collected is anonymous and has zero bearing on your application. If there is anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know within your application.

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