Join Bell as a Time-Served Painter with the opportunity to earn a guaranteed wage and a potential weekly bonus on top of a half day every Friday!
Are you an experienced Painter and Decorator with a passion for delivering high-quality, snag-free work? Bell has an exciting opportunity for skilled, time-served painters to join our growing team. We’re looking for professionals who take pride in their craft and want to contribute to top-tier painting and decorating projects across residential, commercial, and public sector properties.
What You’ll Do:
- Carry out high-quality painting and decorating tasks, ensuring all work meets Bell’s exceptional standards.
- Calculate materials, advise on colour choices, and prepare surfaces for painting.
- Install and work with a range of decorative finishes including wallpaper, fabric, paints, stains, and varnishes.
- Build and set up access equipment, ensuring a safe working environment at all times.
- Repair cracks and holes, remove old finishes, and apply new coatings with precision.
- Ensure work is completed on time, snag-free, and in line with the project programme.
- Communicate effectively with clients and Bell colleagues to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years' painting experience
- CSCS card and a strong understanding of painting and decorating techniques.
- Comfortable working at height and using a range of tools and equipment.
- Own basic painting tools (brushes, rollers, sprayers, etc.).
- Excellent time management and attention to detail.
- Able to snag own work before moving on to the next area.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional approach to client interactions.
- Ability to adhere to safety rules and wear appropriate PPE.
- Full driving licence
- A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to work under pressure.
- Good customer service skills and a positive approach to feedback.
- Basic computer skills (able to use a hand-held device for reporting).
Desirable Skills:
- NVQ Level 2 Painting qualification or 10 years' professional experience
- PASMA or IPAF certificate
- CSCS Card
- Experience working in occupied social housing and void properties
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate with bonus opportunity
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- 29 days holiday (including public holidays), with the option to buy and sell holidays.
- Life Assurance cover and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work scheme and one flu jab per year.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme and long service awards.
- Access to cancer care specialists for employees affected by cancer.
About Bell:
Bell is one of the UK’s largest property services contractors, with over 30 years of experience and a reputation for excellence in painting, roofing, flooring, retrofit, and maintenance. As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on investing in our people and offering ongoing training and career development. We have a strong presence across multiple sectors including social housing, healthcare, education, and commercial industries. Join us and become part of a company that values its people, protects its communities, and is driven to succeed.
We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team and contribute to our shared success. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and committed to the Living Wage.
How to Apply:
If you have the skills, experience, and passion for delivering high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Bell.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Contruction painting: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CSCS (preferred)
- NVQ Level 2 Painting (preferred)
- UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
