Job Description

Location: Northwest (Various Locations in the UK)
Sector: Social Housing
Salary: 18.00 p/h
Contract: Temporary-to-Permanent

Our Client:
We are currently working with a well-established social housing contractor in the Northwest who provides high-quality maintenance services to local authorities and housing associations. Due to increased demand, they are looking for an experienced Painter to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

As a Painter, you will be responsible for carrying out interior and exterior painting and decorating work across various social housing projects, ensuring the highest standards of workmanship and client satisfaction. You will work across multiple properties within the Northwest, with a focus on providing a professional and efficient service to tenants and housing associations.

• Prepare and decorate residential properties to a high standard, including preparing surfaces, applying primer, paint, and finishes to both interior and exterior areas.
• Work in occupied social housing properties, ensuring minimal disruption to tenants while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Carry out repairs to damaged areas as needed (e.g., plastering, filling, sanding).
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with other trades on-site to ensure efficient project completion.
• Ensure all jobs are completed within agreed timelines and to the highest quality standards.

• Proven experience as a Painter, ideally within the social housing sector or similar environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Experience with both interior and exterior painting.
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality finish.
• Valid CSCS card (or willingness to obtain).
• Full UK driving license (preferred but not essential, depending on location of sites).
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively in occupied properties.

• Competitive hourly rate with potential for permanent employment after the probationary period.
• Opportunity to work with a well-respected contractor in the social housing sector.
• Ongoing support and development.
• PPE and tools provided.
• Long-term career prospects within a growing company.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively in occupied properties.

This position may not be for you, but feel free to call in for a quick chat so that we can find you more relevant work with some of our colleagues.

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