Painter Prepper

Location: Alwalton

Painter/Prepper – Premium Finishes

If you take pride in flawless finishes and hate cutting corners, this Painter/Prepper role will stop you scrolling.
This is hands-on craftsmanship, not production-line painting, where quality genuinely matters.

This Painter/Prepper position sits at the core of a specialist finishing operation delivering premium, design-led surfaces for architectural, interior, and bespoke projects. You’ll be responsible for preparing substrates and applying paint and specialist coatings to an exceptionally high visual standard, taking full ownership of finish quality from prep through to final inspection. This role is ideal for a Painter/Prepper who values precision, consistency, and seeing their work used on high-end projects rather than standardised outputs.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare walls, panels, furniture, and components through sanding, filling, levelling, masking, and priming
Assess substrates and select appropriate preparation methods and materials
Repair surface imperfections to achieve smooth, flawless finishes
Maintain strict cleanliness and dust control throughout preparation stages
Apply paints and specialist finishes using spray, roller, and hand application techniques
Mix and prepare coatings accurately to specification
Apply multi-layer systems including primers, base coats, and top coats
Maintain consistency of colour, texture, and finish across samples and final works
Inspect completed work and carry out snagging or refinishing where required
Work to visual mock-ups, samples, and approved finish standards
Support installation and finishing work on-site when required
Handle, protect, and pack finished items correctly
Skills and Experience

Proven experience as a Painter / Prepper, finisher, or decorative applicator
Strong understanding of surface preparation techniques across varied substrates
High attention to detail with genuine pride in workmanship
Ability to follow specifications, samples, and visual references accurately
Strong manual skills with practical problem-solving ability

Experience with decorative, specialist, or architectural finishes preferred
Experience working with plaster, MDF, metal, concrete, or similar materials beneficial
Previous workshop and or site-based experience advantageous
CSCS card beneficial but not essential
Pay and Benefits

Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
Full-time hours Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm
Occasional overtime and site work depending on project requirements
Training and development in specialist finishing techniques
Long-term opportunity within a growing, quality-driven business
Supportive environment that values craftsmanship over speed

This role offers the chance to work on distinctive, non-standard projects where your skill and attention to detail genuinely show. If you’re a Painter/Prepper who wants stability, progression, and pride in what you produce, not just another job on the books, this is an opportunity worth acting on