Do you have excellent painting and decorating skills, a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship, and the ability to provide great customer service? We’re looking for a Painter & Decorator to join our team and support the delivery of first-class construction and maintenance services across Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington. This is a mobile role, requiring flexibility to work across multiple locations in line with business needs.
What you’ll be doing:
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Carry out all types of painting and decorating work, both internally and externally, including paper hanging, artexing and remedial works.
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Plan and organise work in an economical and effective manner, making best use of time, materials, transport and equipment.
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Operate within scheduled appointment systems, liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.
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Supervise and support apprentices, trainees and other employees as required.
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Carry out diagnostic and pre-measuring work to scope and complete tasks accurately.
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Use IT systems to receive instructions, complete work orders, communicate with colleagues and order materials.
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Make informed decisions regarding repair requirements, explaining clearly to customers when follow-up work is needed and arranging next steps.
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Complete all documentation accurately and contribute to ongoing competency and development programmes.
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Drive company vehicles safely and maintain stock, tools and equipment to required standards.
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Manage materials effectively, minimising waste and ensuring appropriate specifications are used.
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Work collaboratively with Schedulers, Planners, CLOs and other teams to ensure coordinated service delivery.
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Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and uphold high standards of customer care, quality and performance.
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Participate in training, development and continuous improvement activities to support service excellence.
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Carry out other duties appropriate to the role as required by your line manager.
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Carrying out a range of painting and decorating works across communal and external areas, along with internal redecoration projects.
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Undertaking preparation and finishing tasks to a high standard, with limited wallpapering requirements.
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Working safely at height using ladders and other approved access equipment, in line with health and safety procedures.
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Collaborating with colleagues on planned maintenance and improvement works, often working in pairs where required.
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Travelling between sites as part of your daily duties, with transport arrangements provided where necessary.
What we’re looking for:
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Min NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Painting and Decorating or a related discipline.
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CSCS card at the appropriate level.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Time-served apprenticeship.
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Strong experience in painting and decorating, building maintenance and construction activities.
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Experience of associated trade activities and multi-skilled working.
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Good customer care skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
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Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
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Flexible approach to varied duties and changing priorities.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers and colleagues.
What we offer:
HMS offers a great benefits package designed to support you on and off the job. You can view our full employee benefits pack on our website to see everything available across the Torus Group. Please see below an overview of our key employee benefits:
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Generous annual leave – 24 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 28.
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Health and Wellness - For eligible roles, we offer additional health support such as BUPA health expenses coverage, helping you manage everyday healthcare costs.
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Family support – enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
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Financial flexibility – Aviva pension and Wagestream for instant access to part of your pay.
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Travel & transport perks – lease car scheme and discounts on bikes, holidays and more.
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Continuous learning – e-learning, workshops and support for professional qualifications.
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Recognition & wellbeing – reward schemes, volunteering, enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
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Flexible working – agile working that supports your needs on and off the job.
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Comfortable workspaces – good offices, strong transport links, employee assistance and occupational health support.
Interview Process:
- Candidates will be invited to attend an interview, which will include a competency-based discussion exploring relevant experience, technical knowledge and customer-focused behaviours.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
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Right to work verification
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Qualification certificate check (where applicable)
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Two completed references
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Occupational Health questionnaire – Fit for Work
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Enhanced DBS is required
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Completion of all new starter documentation including signed terms and conditions
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
