Painter and Decorator

Job details

Salary Up to £32,011.20k depending on experience

LocationCottesmore

Job type Permanent - Full Time

Discipline Trades & Frontline Delivery

Reference006242

PostcodeLE15 7BL

Expiry 15 November 2026

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

Role Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Painter to support our long-term partnership with Amey, delivering planned repairs and maintenance to family housing across military facilities in Cottesmore, covering Peterborough, Melton Mowbray and South Nottingham.

This role will be delivered on a price work basis for full redecoration of void properties, with some responsive repair works included.

In this role, you will carry out painting and decorating works to ensure homes remain safe, well presented and maintained to a high standard.

What You'll Deliver

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating works.

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, filling, sanding and priming prior to decoration.

• Apply paints, stains, varnishes and other finishes to a high standard.

• Undertake minor making-good works to prepare surfaces for decoration.

• Complete work safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards.

• Work independently and collaboratively as part of the wider team.

• Ensure all work complies with health and safety, quality and customer service standards.

• Use PDA/mobile technology to manage and update work orders accurately.

• Carry out full redecoration of void properties to a high standard.

• Support responsive painting and decorating repair works as required.

About You

• Experience in a painting and decorating role within social housing, domestic maintenance or property repairs.

• Strong knowledge of painting preparation techniques, materials and finishes.

• Ability to deliver high-quality workmanship with excellent attention to detail.

• Experience working in occupied and void properties.

• Confident using PDA/mobile technology.

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 in Painting and Decorating (or equivalent) is desirable.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Able to obtain or already hold DBS and SC clearance.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.

Physical Requirements

This role involves practical, hands-on work and requires a good level of mobility and manual dexterity. You may at times be required to work at height, in confined spaces or on uneven ground, and to use a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.

What We Offer

• £15.39 per hour (depending on experience), plus price work for full redecoration of void properties.

• Company van and fuel card (business use).

• Pension scheme and life assurance.

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support.

• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service.

• One paid volunteer day each year.

• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation.

• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC.

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know