jLiving
Painter and Decorator
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£36,000 per annum
Fixed-Term for 18 Months; Full-Time
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm – 37.5 hours per week (2:30pm closing on Fridays during the winter months, and during the Jewish High Holy Days)
jLiving is seeking skilled Painters and Decorators to join our Maintenance Team, supporting homes across the Northwest London area. With prior notice, you may be required to travel to Hemel Hempstead, Margate and Brighton.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing role suited to reliable all-rounders who take pride in delivering high quality finishes and creating welcoming living environments for residents.
You will carry out internal and external painting and decorating works across our housing stock, helping us maintain safe, high-quality homes for our residents.
Role Description
As a Painter and Decorator with jLiving, you will be responsible for carrying out internal painting and decorating works to a high standard, ensuring properties remain safe, compliant, and pleasant places to live.
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Main Duties
- Painting and decorating communal areas such as corridors, lounges, and shared spaces.
- Delivering work to a consistently high standard with strong attention to detail.
- Working respectfully within the environment, providing a positive customer experience.
- Adhering to all company policies, with particular focus on health and safety and fire safety.
- Ensuring works are compliant with relevant property and facilities legislation.
- Always maintaining confidentiality.
- Working collaboratively with Housing Managers, maintenance colleagues, and residents.
- Ensuing a high standard of workmanship and finish.
- Preparing surfaces (filling sanding and making good).
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Painter and Decorator.
- City and Guilds or NVQ level 2 in Painting and Decorating.
- A reliable, professional approach and pride in your workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Keen eye for detail and punctual.
- Your own basic tools (all materials provided).
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Travel between sites is required; mileage paid via expenses.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check, due to working in homes with vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Protocols and Regulations.
- Working at Height Training.
- Knowledge of safe handling and moving.
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In Return We Will Give You
- A competitive salary.
- Generous annual leave including bank holidays and Jewish High Holy Days and early Fridays in the winter months.
- Workplace pension.
- Death in service benefit.
This role is based within a culturally observant organisation that operates in accordance with established cultural observances. The successful applicant will be expected to work respectfully within this framework and accommodate associated workplace practices.
This job description is subject to change to ensure compliance with all legislative changes and or the Association's operational practices.
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