Painter and Decorator

Hourly rate: £14.44 Painter & Decorator Location: Dover Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week) Salary: £14.44 per hour Benefits: Company van, fuel card, training & development, staff rewards About Mears Group Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing and care services. We deliver essential maintenance and regeneration services that improve homes and communities across the country. About the Role We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our team in Dover. 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 woodwork • Applying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with care and accuracy • Wallpapering and decorative detailing where required • Carrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffits • Damp & Mould treatment • Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations • Supporting void property refurbishments and reactive maintenance tasks • Conducting snagging and touch-up work following other trades • Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard • Communicating professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues • Completing job records and documentation accurately and on time • Working flexibly to meet deadlines and service expectations Role Criteria • Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering • Experience in Damp & Mould treatments • Experience in the above duties • Ability to work at height and use ladders safely • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Good communication and customer service skills • Basic understanding of health and safety practices • Own hand tools required • Full UK driving license Benefits • 25 days annual leave • Training and development opportunities • Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more • Mears Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for personal and work-related issues • Long service leave – recognition for your commitment over time • Share Save and You Earn scheme – buy shares at a reduced rate • Company 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: Francesca Swan () 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. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.