Painter and Decorator

Annual salary: up to £30,493.00. Painter and Decorator.

Location:

Evesham. Contract

Start Date:

1 July 2026. Contract Type:
Full‑time, Permanent, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Mears Group is delivering a long‑term social housing repairs and maintenance partnership across the wider Midlands region. The contract covers responsive repairs, planned maintenance and property services across a diverse portfolio of market towns, rural communities and urban locations, with a strong focus on customer service, quality and community investment.

You’ll carry out a variety of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting both void refurbishments and responsive maintenance works. This hands‑on role requires precision, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail. You’ll be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. You’ll work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, helping return properties to a lettable or 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
• Damp & mould treatment
• Ensuring all work complies 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

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and life assurance
• Company van & fuel card
• ‑a‑friend schemes
• Generous pension scheme and sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mears Rewards – access to discounts across major retailers, including supermarkets
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Annual Mears Fun Day (previous locations include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor)
• Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within 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. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant. Mears has achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and holds an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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