At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform empty properties into welcoming homes through high-quality painting and decorating.
- Company: Join Citizen, a leading social housing provider with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, health insurance, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Craft City & Guilds or S/NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 40000 £ per year.
Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen! We are looking to recruit a skilled Trade Engineer Painter & Decorator to join our Maintenance Operations team in Coventry. With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to become one of the UK’s leading social housing providers. Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands.
Position: Trade Engineer Painter & Decorator (Voids)
Salary: £34,729
Location: St James Lane, Coventry, CV3 3FX
Hours: 37 hours per week - 8am to 4pm (3:30pm Fri)
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Voids Supervisor, you will carry out maintenance activities, responsive repairs and planned works across our residential, public and commercial properties.
- You will primarily deliver high-quality painting and decorating services, while also supporting a range of associated multi-skilled tasks to ensure works are completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard.
- Maintain accurate job records, documentation, certificates and updates via handheld IT devices.
- Provide excellent customer service at all times.
- Take responsibility for company vehicles, equipment, materials and van stock.
- Participate in emergency call-out and flexible working rotas (08:00-18:00, Monday-Friday, plus out-of-hours on rota basis where applicable).
Qualifications and experience:
- Craft City & Guilds or S/NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating.
- Proven experience in domestic painting and decorating.
- Experience delivering maintenance services within social housing (void and occupied properties).
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety best practice.
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer:
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.
- Benefits: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays, annual leave purchase scheme, enhanced family leave, organisational sick pay, generous pension scheme, health and wellness programs, flexible working hours, and access to training programs.
Company Culture: We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people. To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority.
Closing date: 21st June 2026. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process. Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.
Trade Engineer Painter & Decorator (Voids) - Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom employer: What Jobs
Citizen is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and innovative work environment for Trade Engineer Painter & Decorator roles in Coventry. With a strong commitment to employee growth, generous benefits including enhanced family leave and a comprehensive pension scheme, and a collaborative culture that prioritises wellbeing, Citizen empowers its team to make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.
