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Painter and Decorator
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Salary
£30,023 - £35,570 per annum
Expires
27/10/2026
Company
North Yorkshire Council
Location
Selby, North Yorkshire
Job Type
Full Time
Are you someone who takes pride in making spaces feel welcoming, safe, and cared for?
Do you enjoy a varied workday where decorating and general repairs keep you on your toes?
If you're driven by teamwork, hands-on tasks, and the satisfaction of a job well done, we’d love for you to consider joining our Housing Standards Maintenance team in Selby. This opportunity could be the perfect next step in your maintenance career.
Our Service
The Housing Standards Maintenance team are responsible for ensuring the Councils social housing portfolio of circa 8,400 dwellings is maintained to meet all current statutory, regulatory, and legislative standards.
The Role
The core focus of this role is to support the delivery of ‘right first time’ and ‘one stop shop’ approach by carrying out minor works for other trades to enhance the efficiency and the quality of the service provided.
At Maintenance Operative Single Trade level, you will:
- Carry out property decoration and general maintenance repairs.
- Work to expected Health & Safety standards and safe systems of work.
- Undertake professional, mandatory, and skills-based training.
The role will come with a Council vehicle. You will be responsible for carrying out routine vehicle safety checks as required and must ensure compliance with requirements relating to vehicle use and maintenance.
What you will bring
You will be motivated and have a decorating background with experience working in a domestic setting and be familiar with building materials, tools and machinery used in the repair, maintenance, or construction of homes. You will hold qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2 / 3 in a related subject e.g. painting and decorating. You will understand Health and Safety.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
- a local government pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
- salary sacrifice schemes
- employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
- travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
For more details about the role, or if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Wayne.Stephenson1@northyorks.gov.uk
Key dates
Closing Date: 27thSeptember 2026
Company: North Yorkshire Council
Salary: £30,023 - £35,570 per annum
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Sector: Housing
Sector: Management and Maintenance
Job Role: Specialist
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