Painter and Decorator - Social Housing (Liverpool)

  • Building Careers UK
  • City, Liverpool
  • Dec 06, 2025
Full time Construction Painter

Job Description

Painter & Decorator - Social Housing (Liverpool)

Location: Liverpool, UK (Multiple Areas)
Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm (12 weeks)
Package: Van & Fuel Card Provided
Rate: 19.00 per hour (PAYE Umbrella)
Start Date: Immediate



The Opportunity

Our client is one of the fastest-growing housing associations in the Northwest, offering excellent long-term prospects within their responsive maintenance team. They are now looking for an experienced Painter & Decorator to join their Liverpool team, working across both occupied and void social housing properties.



Key Duties

  • All aspects of internal and external painting & decorating

  • Preparing surfaces including sanding, filling, patch plastering, and making good

  • Applying undercoats, gloss, emulsion, varnish, and specialist coatings

  • Wallpapering, stripping old wallpaper, and ensuring smooth finishes

  • Minor multi-trade tasks (e.g., basic joinery, sealing, small repairs)

  • Working on both planned and reactive maintenance in domestic properties

  • Using PDA systems to receive, manage, and update daily work orders

  • Engaging positively with tenants, delivering excellent customer service

  • Ensuring all works are completed safely and in line with health & safety guidelines



Requirements

  • NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating or proven equivalent experience

  • Previous experience working in social housing or domestic occupied properties

  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills

  • Experience using PDA systems

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Must be clean shaven for Face Fit testing

  • No more than 6 points on licence; no alcohol/drug-related bans



Interested?

Please contact Paulina today for more information or to apply:

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