Decorator (Response team) in Melksham

Your reputation is built on quality. So is ours. If you're a decorator who takes pride in doing the job properly, not just getting it done, you'll fit right in with us.

About the role

As a Decorator, you'll carry out high-quality painting and redecoration across occupied and void homes, helping to maintain and improve the homes our customers rely on. You'll also apply damp and mould treatments and complete associated redecoration, supporting safe and well-maintained homes. Working in a field-based role, you'll manage your own day, deliver first‑time fixes, and complete work efficiently without compromising quality. You'll work both independently and with colleagues, providing a smooth, customer-focused service while following health and safety standards.

What we're looking for

• Customer Driven: You understand the importance of working in customers' homes, delivering a respectful, reliable service and ensuring every job leaves a positive, lasting impression.
• Accountability: You take ownership of your work, managing your time effectively, meeting targets, and delivering a high‑quality finish without cutting corners.
• Develop & Learn: You're committed to maintaining and developing your decorating skills, keeping up to date with best practice to consistently deliver excellent standards.
• Champion Communication: You communicate clearly and professionally with customers, colleagues and the wider team, helping to keep jobs running smoothly and ensuring a seamless repairs service.

You'll bring:

• NVQ Level 2/City & Guilds in Painting & Decorating, (or equivalent) or significant equivalent practical experience.
• Proven decorating expertise, with solid experience delivering high-quality internal and external painting and redecoration across occupied and void properties.
• Experience working within social housing, property maintenance, repairs, or a similar customer-focused environment.
• Knowledge of best practice, including the safe application of treatments such as damp and mould solutions.
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• A full UK driving licence.

Pre-employment requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check, Right to Work check and DVLA licence check.

Working hours

You will be required to be on site and ready to start at 08:00, working through to 17:00 with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Life assurance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive team environment where your contribution really matters.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Selwood Housing, we strive to respect the diversity of our colleagues and customers. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we'll do our best to provide any adjustments, access or equipment you may need throughout the recruitment process and during your employment with us. We are committed to building a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, that works for everyone. We may close this vacancy early depending on application volumes, so we encourage early applications.