About this role
Annual salary: up to £35,385.44 Painter & Decorator
Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)
Salary: £35,385.44 per Annum
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, training & development, staff rewards
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team in Tower Hamlets.
You’ll carry out a variety of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, Supporting responsive maintenance works.
This is a hands-on role requiring precision, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail. You’ll be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. You’ll work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, helping return properties to a lettable or liveable condition efficiently and to a high standard.
Role Responsibilities
Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodworkApplying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with care and accuracyWallpapering and decorative detailing where requiredCarrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffitsDamp & Mould treatmentEnsuring all work complies with health and safety regulationsSupporting void property refurbishments and reactive maintenance tasksConducting snagging and touch-up work following other tradesMaintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standardCommunicating professionally with tenants, clients, and colleaguesCompleting job records and documentation accurately and on timeWorking flexibly to meet deadlines and service expectations Role Criteria
Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpaperingExperience in Damp & Mould treatmentsExperience in the above dutiesAbility to work at height and use ladders safelyStrong attention to detail and commitment to qualityAbility to work independently and as part of a teamGood communication and customer service skillsBasic understanding of health and safety practicesOwn hand tools requiredFull UK driving license Benefits
25 days annual leaveTraining and development opportunitiesMears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and moreMears Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for personal and work-related issuesLong service leave – recognition for your commitment over timeShare Save and You Earn scheme – buy shares at a reduced rateCompany van, fuel card, and uniform provided All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Laura Bourne () If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
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