Painter and Decorator

Annual salary: up to £30,807.80

Painter & Decorator

Location: Rotherham

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37hours per week)

Salary: £30,807.80 Per Annum

Benefits: Company van, fuel card, training & development, staff rewards

About Mears Group

Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing and care services. We deliver essential maintenance and regeneration services that improve homes and communities across the country.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team in Rotherham,

You’ll carry out a variety of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, these will mainly include kitchen and bathroom renewals. There may also be the demand for supporting both void refurbishments and responsive maintenance works.

This is a hands-on role requiring precision, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail. You’ll be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. You’ll work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, helping return properties to a lettable or liveable condition efficiently and to a high standard.

Role Responsibilities

Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork

Applying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with care and accuracy

Wallpapering and decorative detailing where required

Carrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffits

Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations

Supporting void property refurbishments and reactive maintenance tasks

Conducting snagging and touch-up work following other trades

Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard

Communicating professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues

Completing job records and documentation accurately and on time

Working flexibly to meet deadlines and service expectations

Role Criteria

Proven experience in painting and decorating

Experience in the above duties

Ability to work at height and use ladders safely

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good communication and customer service skills

Basic understanding of health and safety practices

Own hand tools required

Full UK driving license

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more

Mears Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for personal and work-related issues

Long service leave – recognition for your commitment over time

Share Save and You Earn scheme – buy shares at a reduced rate

Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Francesca Swan ()

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

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