Painter

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Painter

£18 - £19 per hour

Working for a Maintenance Contractor

Based around South Birmingham

Initial 12 weeks temp role

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Painter to join a specialist Damp & Mould maintenance team working across residential properties in South Birmingham

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, skilled and motivated Painter who is confident delivering high-quality decorating works within occupied and void homes

You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of internal painting and finishing, including preparation, repair, and aftercare following damp and mould treatments

The role offers consistent work, a supportive team environment, and the use of a company van and fuel card throughout the assignment

This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering a professional finish, is comfortable working in domestic properties, and has experience managing their own workload across a set patch

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Painter within the Damp & Mould team, your duties will include :

Completing internal painting and decorating tasks, ensuring a high-quality, long-lasting finish

Preparing surfaces thoroughly, including sanding, filling, sealing, stain-blocking and minor remedial prep work

Ensuring treated areas affected by damp or mould are fully restored to a clean and professional standard

Identifying and reporting any further property issues to supervisors or surveyors

Managing your daily workload effectively, completing work within agreed timescales and budgets

Maintaining excellent customer service while working in occupied homes, ensuring minimal disruption to tenants

Using materials efficiently and ensuring your van and tools are kept in good working condition

Follow company Health & Safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment

Liaising with operatives and supervisors to ensure smooth delivery of works across the patch

Travelling across the South Birmingham area in a company-provided vehicle

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills :

Proven background as a Painter or Painter & Decorator

Strong preparation skills, including all aspects of surface repair and finishing

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Confidence working in residential, occupied properties

Strong communication and customer service skills

Good organisational skills and ability to manage your workload

Full UK Driving Licence (van and fuel card provided), no more than 5 points

Desirable but Not Essential :

Experience working in social housing environments

Experience working on properties affected by damp and mould

Additional basic multi-trade skills such as filling, patch plastering or sealing

Understanding of Damp & Mould repair standards and aftercare requirements

What You Will Receive

Competitive hourly rate of £18 – £19 per hour

12-week temporary assignment with potential for extension

Company van and fuel card provided

Work across a dedicated local Birmingham patch – no long travel

Supportive and structured Damp & Mould team environment Weekly pay

Opportunity to contribute to improving the quality and safety of tenants’ homes

Next step to apply for this Painter role :

As a candidate ideally with similar experience, you will already know the technical specifications of this role, but following your application of interest, you will have the role explained in more detail

ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment business for this vacancy

To achieve the upper pay bracket you must show good experience of working on social housing repair contracts.

The advertised rates are based on working CIS but a PAYE and holiday payment method and rate can be discussed, but this will mean a slight reduction in the advertised headline rate.

ITS Property Maintenance specialise in working within the social housing sector where we work with : ✅ Housing Association ✅ Local Authority ✅ Direct Labour Organisation ✅ Maintenance Contractors ✅ Estates Department ✅ FM Contractors. Providing ✅Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives ✅Operational Management Staff ✅Customer and Delivery Support Professionals