Painter & Decorator

Are you a skilled Painter & Decorator with experience in social housing and reactive maintenance Do you take pride in delivering high-quality work in occupied properties and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Workshop Recruitment are seeking an experienced Painter & Decorator to join a well-established maintenance contractor covering the Sutton area, carrying out re-active works, planned.  This role is working within social housing carrying out reactive maintenance and refurbishment works across occupied and void properties. This is a 12-week temporary arrangement with self-employed options available initially, followed by employed opportunities after the successful completion of the temporary period. Responsibilities Carry out painting and decorating repairs in occupied and void properties Complete all preparation works including filling, sanding and making good Apply emulsion and gloss finishes to a high standard Undertake wallpaper hanging, artex repairs and minor plastering works Respond to reactive maintenance jobs efficiently and professionally Maintain safe working practices at all times Ensure excellent customer service when working in residents’ homes Support other trades where required Skills & Experience Required NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating or equivalent preferred Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Painter & Decorator Experience within social housing or residential repairs preferred Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Good knowledge of health and safety practices Basic plastering and silicone finishing skills desirable Full UK driving licence required DBS check required before starting Must live within the Sutton area Benefits £18ph pay rate Company van and fuel card provided Temp to perm opportunity after 12 weeks Employed options available following temporary period Long-term local work in the Sutton area