Painter - Domestic

C&P Recruitment is seeking an experienced Domestic Painter and Decorator for an ongoing temporary contract based around the Moray region (including Elgin, Forres, and Fochabers). This role supports local housing maintenance programs, covering both occupied and void properties. It features a consistent 37-hour work week with a premium overtime rate of time and a half (1.5x) for any hours worked past that threshold.

Domestic Painter and Decorator (Occupied & Void Properties)

Location:

Moray area, Scotland (Elgin, Lossiemouth, Forres, and surrounding patches)

Employment Type:

Temporary ongoing contract

Hours:

37 hours per week (Standard shift)
Overtime Rate:
Time and a half (1.5x) for any hours worked over 37

Pay Rate:
Competitive hourly rate (Weekly pay via CIS, Umbrella, or PAYE options)

Key Responsibilities
Void Property Upgrades:
Refresh and repaint empty council or housing association properties quickly to bring them up to letting standards for new tenants.
Occupied Home Maintenance:
Execute internal painting, glossing, and minor plaster repairs in occupied domestic residences while maintaining excellent customer care and diplomacy.
Surface Preparation:
Perform thorough prep work, including stripping old wallpaper, filling cracks/holes, scraping old paint, and sanding.
Property Protection:
Protect tenants' furniture, fixtures, and flooring using dust sheets, drop cloths, and masking tape.
Safety Compliance:
Adhere strictly to local authority health and safety guidelines, keeping a tidy and safe workspace at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications
Qualified or time-served Painter & Decorator (SVQ Level 3 or equivalent is highly advantageous).
Proven experience working within domestic maintenance, social housing, or local government frameworks.
Valid CSCS card (preferred).Own professional tools, brushes, and standard PPE.Full UK Driving Licence (essential to travel across various domestic sites in Moray).
Right to work in the UK and two checkable trade references covering similar work.

If this sounds like you, contact Adam on (phone number removed) or email Adam on (url removed)