Painter and Decorator

Location: Lewisham, South East LondonContract Type: Contract, Full-Time

Our client is looking for an experienced Painter & Decorator to join our in-house repairs and maintenance team.

You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality painting, decorating, and finishing works across our Council-owned homes and public buildings - ensuring residents receive a safe, comfortable, and well-presented living environment.

This is a hands-on, customer-focused role where your attention to detail and pride in your work will really make a difference to the community.

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating to a professional standard, including surface preparation, wallpapering, and finishing.
• Work independently or alongside other trades to complete repairs and refurbishment projects efficiently.
• Identify, order, and manage materials responsibly to ensure smooth completion of works.
• Respond to urgent repair requests, including making good any immediate defects or damage.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures, including the safe use of paints, solvents, ladders, and access equipment.
• Maintain and care for all tools, equipment, PPE, and Council vehicles in line with departmental procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service, communicating effectively with tenants, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Support apprentices or less experienced colleagues where required, promoting a culture of teamwork and quality workmanship.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Apprentice-trained and time-served Painter and Decorator, holding an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in domestic and commercial painting and decorating, ideally within social housing or local authority environments.
• Skilled in all aspects of the trade, including surface prep, wallpaper hanging, glossing, emulsioning, and minor associated repairs.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations and working at height.
• Ability to complete job sheets, timesheets, and electronic records accurately.
• Strong customer care and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with other trades on multi-skill maintenance teams.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime to meet service demands.

If you're a skilled Painter and Decorator who takes pride in a job well done and wants to contribute to improving homes and lives across Lewisham, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and help us keep Lewisham's homes looking their best.