Painter

Overview

Community Works – Painter/ Decorative Operative
SO1 – Starting salary £40,404 per annum incl LW

About Us: Lambeth Council is pursuing bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan “Our Future, Our Lambeth.” We are undertaking the One Lambeth Programme to ensure we are connected by purpose in everything we do, delivering excellence. We have refreshed our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

About the Borough: Located in South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. It spans from Streatham in the south to Waterloo in the north and is the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity includes more than 130 languages, the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. Lambeth features exceptional schools, green spaces such as Brockwell Park, cultural sites like the Black Cultural Archives, and institutions including St Thomas\\\’s Hospital.

About the Team: Community Works is Lambeth’s in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), delivering communal repairs, estate-based maintenance, and planned improvements across the borough. We focus on maintaining and enhancing shared spaces, improving estate appearance and safety, and delivering value by reducing reliance on external contractors. You will join a skilled, supportive team committed to making a visible difference to the communities we serve.

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for a skilled Painter to carry out painting and decorating works in communal areas and across Lambeth’s estates. This will include estate improvement projects, internal and external communal spaces, and planned maintenance programmes. You will ensure that all work is completed to a high standard, on time, and in line with health and safety requirements. This is a mobile role where you’ll travel between sites, so you’ll need to be self-motivated, organised, and committed to delivering quality work that enhances the environment for our residents.

What you will need to be considered

• Proven experience as a Painter/Decorator, ideally in communal or estate-based environments
• Ability to deliver high-quality painting and decorating works to shared spaces and external areas
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements, with a commitment to safe working practices
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a resident-focused approach
• Ability to work independently, manage your workload effectively, and meet agreed deadlines
• Ideally hold a Level 2 NVQ (or equivalent) in Painting and Decorating, but relevant experience will also be considered

We actively encourage applications from Lambeth residents, as we are committed to creating job opportunities within our local community and ensuring our workforce reflects the borough we serve.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the job description below: Job Description and Person Specification.

Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mark Dawkins at Mdawkins@lambeth.gov.uk.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this opportunity, click apply and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an “A” at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines

Closing date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 24 September 2025

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic; LGBTQ+; Disability; Young Professionals; and Women’s
• Generous annual leave starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service
• Discounts at local restaurants and at Active Lambeth Gyms
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre
• Trade Union Membership

We are a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of accreditations, please refer to the relevant page.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.