Painter and Decorator in Ashford

Employment Type: Full-time - 40 hours per week

This role includes travel to our care homes in the county of Kent, so a driving licence and a vehicle is essential.

Locations:

• Ashford (TN26)
  Pembury (TN2)
• Hawkinge (CT18)
• Ramsgate (CT11)
• Cranbrook (TN18)

We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our friendly Maintenance Team, helping us keep our care homes safe, comfortable, and beautifully maintained for the people who live and work in them.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out all painting and decorating tasks, including preparation, repair, and finishing of internal and external areas.
• Work safely at height using ladders, scaffolding, and access equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and minimise disruption to residents and staff.
• Support general maintenance tasks (e.g. basic plumbing, tiling, minor repairs).
• Travel between homes as required to support the maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Robust and high-quality painting and decorating experience with a keen eye for detail
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, maintaining a high degree of skill and professionalism
• Ability to work at height
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Full and clean driving licence

Desirable:

• Painting and Decorating Qualification
• Previous experience within a care setting
• Knowledge of working with people who live with dementia
• Previous experience of carrying out general maintenance tasks
• Good IT skills and knowledge including robust skills in using apps and systems on iPads and other IT equipment

What You’ll Get

• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• 28 days annual leave
• Pension

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.