Mears Group PLC
Painter and Decorator
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Painter & Decorator – Dover (Hourly Rate: £14.44 per hour)
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 seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team in Dover. You’ll undertake a variety of internal and external painting/decorating tasks, supporting responsive maintenance works on residential properties.
This is a hands-on role requiring precision, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail. Key tasks include preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. You’ll work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, helping swiftly return properties to a lettable or habitable condition.
Key Responsibilities
- Wall and surface preparation – stripping, sanding, priming, and repairing internal walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork
- Surface refining – applying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with accuracy
- Wallpapering and decorative detailing where required
- External painting at height (using ladders/scaffolding) – fascia boards, soffits, and facade work
- Damp & mould treatment – removal/mitigation of moisture-related damage
- Health and safety compliance – adhering to all regulations to prevent accidents and hazards
- Void property refurbishments and reactive maintenance – quick turnaround moulding/fault fixes
- Snagging and touch-up work following completion by other trades
- Tool and equipment maintenance – regular checks on company gear and the company van
- Professional communication – liaising with tenants, clients, and colleagues constructively
- Administrative duties – completing accurate job records and documentation in line with deadlines
- Flexible working to meet the needs of reactive maintenance schedules
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Requirements & Preferences
- Minimum 2 years of experience in painting and decorating (including wallpapering and specialist finishes)
- Demonstrable hands-on experience with damp and mould treatment
- Multimedia maintenance experience: void property refurbishments, reactive fixes, and removal tasks
- Confident working at height – safe ladder use for external workstood voice and great customer service skills
- Professional attitude – self-organised, detail-oriented, and reliable
- Basic understanding of health and safety legislation (formal training a plus)
- Full UK driving licence (obtained for at least 3 months)
- No more than 9 penalty points on the driving licence
- Minimum age: 21
Personal Equipment:
- Must provide your own basic hand tools
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- £14.44 per hour – fixed hourly rate
- 42.5-hour work week
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata)
- Company van and fuel card for work-related travel
- Uniform provision
- Performance rewards (Mears Rewards – memberships, travel, retail discounts)
- Training & career development – offering upskilling opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (confidential advice, wellbeing support)
- Share Save & You Earn scheme (lower-cost company shares)
- Long-service leave – incentives for tenure
About Mears: Our Commitment
We sponsor the Diversity Confident employer scheme, actively pursuing equal opportunities. Social mobility is vital to us: candidates are encouraged (optional) to share background data to help us improve hiring practices in research-backed ways.
We honour the Armed Forces Covenant, achieving DEFENCE EMPLOYER RECOGNISED SCHEME Gold status. We also hold the Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, a gold standard for supporting veteran career transitions into civilian roles.
Apply Now
- Contact Francesca Swan (francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk) to apply or discuss further,
- We’ll support you every step during your application.
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Note: Visa sponsorship is not currently available for international candidates.
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