H&T 4131 - G2 Painter (604753) in Leicester

Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 2 April 2026 at 11:55 PM.

Location: Hamilton Business Unit.

Hours: 37 hours per week, fixed term until 31 August 2026.

Salary: £39,856 – £40,995 per year.

Position Overview: South Lanarkshire Council is looking to recruit an experienced Painter to support the delivery of various works programmes within Building Services. As a painter, you will have a flexible approach to managing varied workloads and will be required to carry out all associated painting and decorating tasks within new build, refurbishment and maintenance works. You will be time‑served with trade qualifications SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds within your relevant discipline and must demonstrate sound practical technical competencies delivering high quality workmanship. You should have experience working in both commercial and domestic properties within the construction industry. Commitment to customer care is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prior experience of working to targets and predetermined timescales, as well as awareness of health and safety in the workplace, is required.

Application Requirements: All internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Ensure you complete your “Skills and Qualifications” via the “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking the application link in the “Review Skills and Qualifications” section of the application form. Upload evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework – “Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing”. Please provide supporting documents under the supporting documents section. Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process may be asked to assist the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. Failure to complete checks within a reasonable timescale may result in automatic withdrawal from the selection process. Applicants must not canvass elected members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council in connection with this appointment. People should be aware that submissions of CVs in place of the application form are not accepted, and applications will only be considered if the application form is completed.

Legislative Information: This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Overseas Criminal Records Check: Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years must provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check. The check must be translated into English and come from the police, judicial authority, government department, or home embassy. The check must confirm the applicant has no pending criminal record proceedings. Checks can be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement: The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sectors, including under‑represented groups, people with disabilities, those from care‑experienced backgrounds, black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, military service backgrounds, and new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. As holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we guarantee an interview to service leavers, close family members, veterans and reservists who meet essential criteria.

Benefits: Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme. Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension value. Up to 33 days annual leave. Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days). Occupational sick pay. Family‑friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave with enhanced entitlement. Employee discounts at cinema and other venues. Supportive benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme offering practical and emotional support.