At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform homes with your painting skills and attention to detail.
- Company: Join Mears Group, a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, training opportunities, and discounts on everyday essentials.
- Other info: Work independently and as part of a supportive team in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while honing your craft as a Painter & Decorator.
- Qualifications: Experience in painting, decorating, and damp treatment is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing and care services.
We deliver essential maintenance and regeneration services that improve homes and communities across the country.
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team in Dover.
You’ll carry out a variety of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting responsive maintenance works.
This is a hands-on role requiring precision, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail.
You’ll be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.
You’ll work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, helping return properties to a lettable or liveable condition efficiently and to a high standard.
- Role Responsibilities
- Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork
- Applying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with care and accuracy
- Wallpapering and decorative detailing where required
- Carrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffits
- Damp & Mould treatment
- Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations
- Supporting void property refurbishments and reactive maintenance tasks
- Conducting snagging and touch-up work following other trades
- Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
- Communicating professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues
- Completing job records and documentation accurately and on time
- Working flexibly to meet deadlines and service expectations
- Role Criteria
- Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering
- Experience in Damp & Mould treatments
- Experience in the above duties
- Ability to work at height and use ladders safely
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Basic understanding of health and safety practices
- Own hand tools required
- Full UK driving license
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- Training and development opportunities
- Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
- Long service leave – recognition for your commitment over time
- Share Save and You Earn scheme – buy shares at a reduced rate
- Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
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