Job Summary
At Taylor Wimpey, we build over 15,000 homes a year and are looking to grow our directly employed trade teams. Painters & Decorators are responsible for the internal and external decoration of units under construction, covering primary and final finishes for all rooms, doors, surrounds, staircases, garage and front doors, and necessary repairs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Basic understanding of paint.
- Gloss work and wood preparation.
- Basic knowledge of different paint mixing and why it is used.
- Working out and calculating amount of paint required to complete the task.
- Preparing surfaces and work spaces to enhance the best result.
- Removal of ironmongery and preparation for oil based work (front doors/garage doors).
- Mist coat application and the reasons why this is done.
- Cleaning and clearing up after jobs.
- Topping up and the understanding of why this needs to be done.
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
- Maths and English GCSEs.
- The ability to work in a well‑organised and accurate way.
- An awareness of safety issues, especially when working at height.
- The ability to work as part of a team and with other tradespeople.
- Knowledge of properties.
- CSCS Card.
- The ability to travel to college and various construction sites across the region (some of our sites are difficult to access using public transport).
What We Offer
We offer a range of benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance, private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. Additional benefits include a discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme, share plans, and the option to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.
We are committed to enabling you to make a home with us, providing industry‑leading professional training and development to support your growth and career progress.
Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions, ensuring that barriers are eliminated in the employment process. We guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability during the application process and meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Internal Applicants
Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
Seniority level
- Internship
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
