Painter and Decorator

Painter & Decorator

Location:

Tower Hamlets

Contract Type:
Full‑time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)

Annual salary: £35,385.84 per annum

Benefits:
Company van, fuel card, staff rewards, training & development, 25 days annual leave, Share Save and You Earn scheme, Mears Rewards, Employee Assistance Programme, long‑service leave

Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing and care services. We deliver essential maintenance and regeneration services that improve homes and communities across the country.

We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team in Tower Hamlets. The role involves a range of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting both Damp and Mould and responsive maintenance works. This is a hands‑on position requiring precision, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail. You will prepare surfaces, apply finishes, and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

You will work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team to help return properties to a liveable condition efficiently and to a high standard.

• Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork
• Applying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with care and accuracy
• Wallpapering and decorative detailing where required
• Carrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffits
• Executing Damp & Mould treatments
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Supporting void property refurbishments and reactive maintenance tasks
• Conducting snagging and touch‑up work following other trades
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
• Communicating professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues
• Completing job records and documentation accurately and on time
• Working flexibly to meet deadlines and service expectations

• Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering
• Experience in Damp & Mould treatments
• Ability to work at height and use ladders safely
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices
• Own hand tools required
• Full UK driving licence

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work in the UK;
Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.

All our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer and value equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.