Painter and Decorator
Location: Based near M25 (travel up to 2 hours to our childcare nurseries)
Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week, includes weekends)
Salary: Up to £32,000 + Car Allowance
++We will ask you to complete an Enhanced DBS for this role++
Requirements: Driving licence and own vehicle essential
Closing Date: 2 June 2025 (or sooner for right candidate)
About the Role:
Join Bright Horizons to help create safe, vibrant, and welcoming nursery environments. You’ll carry out high-quality painting and decorating across multiple sites, ensuring our spaces reflect our commitment to child-friendly, clean, and inspiring settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Survey, plan, and carry out decoration work
Prepare surfaces and apply finishes to a high standard
Ensure safety and cleanliness throughout projects
Complete reports and maintain tools and materials
What We Offer:
Flexible working & holidays
Discounted childcare
Employee appreciation events
Wellbeing support & retail discounts
About You:
2–3 years’ experience or relevant apprenticeship
Skilled in various finishes and surface prep
Familiar with COSHH and working in child-safe environments
Physically fit, able to work at heights, and travel between sites
Basic IT skills for logging tasks
Experience in Early Years or Educational Settings
Ability to carry out minor repairs or installations (e.g., noticeboards, shelving, skirting boards) alongside decorating tasks.
Experience using environmentally friendly paints and materials that align with sustainability goals.
Involvement in planning or coordinating larger refurbishment or redecoration projects, including liaising with contractors or suppliers.
Certification in first aid or formal training in health and safety practices relevant to working in environments with children.
Why Bright Horizons?
We’re a Great Place to Work™ 17 years running, with 98% of our nurseries rated Good or Outstanding. We value flexibility, wellbeing, and inclusivity.