Painter and Decorator

Sycamore Lodge, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1LX

Pay: £17.50 per hour

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 19/03/2026

About this job

Shaw Healthcare is recruiting a Painter and Decorator to cover our four care services in the Bristol region. Location: Bristol; travel to services in the region is required.

Primarily in Nailsea, with the opportunity for further work in Hartcliffe, Southmead and Brentry.

Key Details

• Mileage will be paid
• Hourly rate: £17.50 per hour
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to extend

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-inspections with Care home Service Managers, Regional Operations team and Building Surveyors to determine the extent of internal and external painting and decoration required.
• Determine the most cost-effective preparation and application of decorative products.
• Carry out a range of external and internal painting and redecoration tasks within occupied and unoccupied communal areas of the homes, ensuring a durable and quality finish.
• Prepare and clean surfaces using hand and power tools, applying appropriate methods.
• Mix and thin paint to obtain the desired colour and texture as necessary.
• Apply paint and other materials (stains, lacquers, enamel, oil-based paints, varnish, metal coatings, fire-retardant paints) using brushes, rollers or spray equipment, following manufacturer guidelines.
• Self-manage and audit all works in agreement with the Building Surveyor or Facilities Manager.
• Carry out all necessary administrative work, keeping accurate and timely records of all work undertaken.
• Ensure all timesheets are completed and submitted to the Building Surveyor or finance team prior to the final week of the month.
• Ensure all claimable expenses are noted, recorded and passed to the Building Surveyor, Facilities Manager or finance team prior to the final week of the month.
• Liaise and work closely with all Service Managers, providing technical advice where required.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Part III or NVQ Level 2/3 in Painting and Decorating (or equivalent).
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to plan and organise painting and decorating works/projects.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, diligently and courteously without constant supervision.
• Ability to work at heights safely and effectively.

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