Painter & Decorator

We\’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team in Spennymoor. You\’ll carry out a variety of internal and external painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting both void refurbishments and 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.

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
• 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

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

Employer Commitment

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). To coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering
• 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 licence

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests and more
• Mears Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for personal and work‑related issues
• 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 fewer than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.