SW-007-Painter-194
Painter
£18 - £19 per hour
Working for a Maintenance Contractor
Based around South Birmingham
Initial 12 weeks temp role
Overview
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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Painter to join a specialist Damp & Mould maintenance team working across residential properties in South Birmingham
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This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, skilled and motivated Painter who is confident delivering high-quality decorating works within occupied and void homes
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You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of internal painting and finishing, including preparation, repair, and aftercare following damp and mould treatments
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The role offers consistent work, a supportive team environment, and the use of a company van and fuel card throughout the assignment
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This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering a professional finish, is comfortable working in domestic properties, and has experience managing their own workload across a set patch
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
As a Painter within the Damp & Mould team, your duties will include:
Completing internal painting and decorating tasks, ensuring a high-quality, long-lasting finish
Preparing surfaces thoroughly, including sanding, filling, sealing, stain-blocking and minor remedial prep work
Ensuring treated areas affected by damp or mould are fully restored to a clean and professional standard
Identifying and reporting any further property issues to supervisors or surveyors
Managing your daily workload effectively, completing work within agreed timescales and budgets
Maintaining excellent customer service while working in occupied homes, ensuring minimal disruption to tenants
Using materials efficiently and ensuring your van and tools are kept in good working condition
Follow company Health & Safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment
Liaising with operatives and supervisors to ensure smooth delivery of works across the patch
Travelling across the South Birmingham area in a company-provided vehicle
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills:
Proven background as a Painter or Painter & Decorator
Strong preparation skills, including all aspects of surface repair and finishing
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Confidence working in residential, occupied properties
Strong communication and customer service skills
Good organisational skills and ability to manage your workload
Full UK Driving Licence (van and fuel card provided), no more than 5 points
Desirable but Not Essential:
Experience working in social housing environments
Experience working on properties affected by damp and mould
Additional basic multi-trade skills such as filling, patch plastering or sealing
Understanding of Damp & Mould repair standards and aftercare requirements
What You Will Receive
Competitive hourly rate of £18 – £19 per hour
12-week temporary assignment with potential for extension
Company van and fuel card provided
Work across a dedicated local Birmingham patch – no long travel
Supportive and structured Damp & Mould team environment Weekly pay
Opportunity to contribute to improving the quality and safety of tenants’ homes
Next step to apply for this Painter role:
As a candidate ideally with similar experience, you will already know the technical specifications of this role, but following your application of interest, you will have the role explained in more detail
ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment business for this vacancy
To achieve the upper pay bracket you must show good experience of working on social housing repair contracts.
The advertised rates are based on working CIS but a PAYE and holiday payment method and rate can be discussed, but this will mean a slight reduction in the advertised headline rate.
ITS Property Maintenance specialise in working within the social housing sector where we work with: ✅ Housing Association ✅ Local Authority ✅ Direct Labour Organisation ✅ Maintenance Contractors ✅ Estates Department ✅ FM Contractors. Providing ✅Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives ✅Operational Management Staff ✅Customer and Delivery Support Professionals