Painter

About The Role

We are recruiting a Painter (Multi‑skilled) to join our Onward Repairs team. Your main focus will be working with our Damp and Mould team to improve properties across the North West of England.

This role allows you to start and finish your day from home, with occasional team meetings at the office.

• Following training assess and diagnose damp and mould problems and any HHSRS risks.
• Carry out a three‑stage Damp and Mould treatment, ensuring homes are compliant for re‑letting.
• Complete legal disrepair work and ensure homes are decorated to housing standards.
• Undertake full painting and decorating duties.
• Identify and rectify defects in paintwork.
• Prepare all internal walls and ceilings for paint or paper.
• Paint internal walls and ceilings with emulsion paints following correct preparation.

• Provide excellent customer service whilst ensuring prompt work to the required standard.

• Liaise with clients, customers and colleagues regarding access, safe working practices and assessment of repair requirements and progress.

• Undertake work in line with all health and safety requirements, demonstrating knowledge of key health and safety legislation and safe working practices.

• Sound knowledge of building construction, components, trades and building regulations.
• Experience of working in a customer‑focussed service.
• Proven ability to deliver a quality, customer‑centred repairs service.
• Experience working in a target‑driven environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and ACOPS relevant to the post and HASAWA 1974.

• Experience in a commercial and domestic property maintenance environment.
• Experience delivering services in the social housing sector.
• Experience using PDA technology.

• City and Guilds Craft Certificate in painting or equivalent.

• Relevant health and safety qualifications relating to construction.
• Asbestos awareness training.
• Power tool training.
• Manual handling training.
• Training in COSHH & PPE.
• Training in mobile work platforms and working at height.
• HHSRS qualification or willingness to work towards completing it.
• Damp and Mould training or willingness to work towards completing it.

• Competitive salary of £35,300.
• Van for business use (including home to work) and power tools provided.
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to increase by service or through a holiday purchase scheme.
• Immediate entry to the Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
• Flexible working environment and family‑friendly policies.
• Health cash plan with financial benefits, extendable to family (dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24‑hour private GP access).
• Paid leave for sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption.
• Learning for Life scheme – up to £150 annually.
• Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers (retail, automotive, holidays, cycle‑to‑work).
• Support for career development with training and qualifications.

We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate applicants. For any concerns or questions regarding the role or the recruitment process, contact the HR team.