A successful family-owned building company specialising in insurance repairs is looking for a Painter & Decorator due to an increase in volume of work through long term clients. Based at the Gateshead office, you will work to a very high standard, working within domestic properties from painting of ceilings to full decorations to full properties.
This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week. You will receive a salary of £32,800 per annum, overtime at time and a half, a pension scheme, and a company van.
What you’ll be doing as Painter & Decorator:
You be responsible for completing primarily domestic insurance repair works as per the job card instructions. You will complete works to a high standard efficiently, maintaining health and safety on site, liaising with other trades and customer satisfaction.
Duties are varied and will include multiple sites:
Wallpaper hanging
All aspects of painting and decorating
External painting
Preparing site for safe working
Stripping out properties in preparation for building works
Assisting other trades to complete works as required
What we’re looking for in a Painter & Decorator:
Experience of insurance re-instatement would be an advantage. Demonstrable proven track record in a similar role working in occupied domestic environment. Insurance related background would be a great advantage. Tradesmen must be qualified suitable to the trade.
Requirements:
Experience in all aspects of painting and decorating
Experience of hanging wallcoverings
Minimum qualification of NVQ 2 or qualified by experience.
Minimum qualification of NVQ 2 or qualified by experience.
Willingness to undergo a DBS check
Full valid driving license
You must be professional, be able to self-manage and ensure customer satisfaction. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as a team and excellent communication skills. Additional skillsets such as bricklaying would be an advantage but not essential.
To apply for this role as Painter & Decorator, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.
Closing date for applicants will be Wednesday 17th September 2025.
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