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Multi-Skilled Painter
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- Plymouth, Devon
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £31,944 - £31,944 Per Annum
Job Description
Join a Team That's Growing and Invested in Your Future.
We're offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Multi-Skilled Painter to develop their career in a rewarding and stable environment.
Are you a skilled Painter & Decorator looking for more than just another job? Do you want to join a respected, growing organisation that values your expertise, invests in your development and offers long-term career stability?
About the role
As a Multi-Skilled Painter, you'll be responsible for carrying out painting and decorating works within customers' homes, primarily supporting our Damp & Disrepair programme. In addition to your painting expertise, you'll undertake a range of complementary multi-skilled tasks to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
You'll work across occupied properties, delivering excellent customer service while helping us maintain safe, comfortable and well-presented homes for our residents.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and decorating areas affected by damp and mould.
* Carrying out painting and decorating work to a high professional standard.
* Completing minor plastering and ceiling repairs.
* Fitting coving and undertaking basic carpentry and plumbing tasks.
* Repairing rainwater goods where required.
* Diagnosing issues and carrying out repairs during a single visit wherever possible.
* Applying a variety of paints, primers, undercoats, varnishes, stains and specialist finishes.
* Building positive relationships with customers, keeping appointments and delivering a first-class service.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from experienced painters and decorators who:
✅ Take pride in delivering quality workmanship
✅ Have strong painting and decorating experience, ideally within social housing, maintenance or repairs
✅ Possess a range of complementary trade skills, including basic carpentry, plastering and plumbing repairs
✅ Can identify faults and resolve issues efficiently
✅ Have excellent customer service and communication skills
✅ Are motivated, reliable and committed to getting the job done right first time
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to continue developing their trade skills while building a long-term career with a reputable organisation.
Why Join Plymouth Community Homes?
As the city's largest social housing provider, we own and manage over 16,000 homes, providing safe, affordable housing for more than 35,000 people across Plymouth.
We're an organisation with ambitious growth plans, strong values and a genuine commitment to investing in our people. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job, you're becoming part of a team that makes a real difference to local communities.
What We Offer
In return for your skills and commitment, you'll benefit from:
* Competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays
* Holiday trading scheme
* Free onsite gym and changing facilities
* Modern tools and digital technology to support your work
* Employee Assistance Programme, including free confidential counselling
* Free annual flu vaccination
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Three paid volunteer days each year through our Make a Difference programme
* A friendly, supportive workplace culture with regular social and charity events
* The opportunity to live and work in one of the South West's most beautiful locations
To Apply:
If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and you can enjoy the security of working for a well-established and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your painting and decorating career with Plymouth Community Homes.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
* Andy Withey, repairs Manager on (phone number removed)
Don't miss out. Apply today and take the next step in your career. Applications will be reviewed as they're received.
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Living and Working in Plymouth
We're offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Multi-Skilled Painter to develop their career in a rewarding and stable environment.
Are you a skilled Painter & Decorator looking for more than just another job? Do you want to join a respected, growing organisation that values your expertise, invests in your development and offers long-term career stability?
About the role
As a Multi-Skilled Painter, you'll be responsible for carrying out painting and decorating works within customers' homes, primarily supporting our Damp & Disrepair programme. In addition to your painting expertise, you'll undertake a range of complementary multi-skilled tasks to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
You'll work across occupied properties, delivering excellent customer service while helping us maintain safe, comfortable and well-presented homes for our residents.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and decorating areas affected by damp and mould.
* Carrying out painting and decorating work to a high professional standard.
* Completing minor plastering and ceiling repairs.
* Fitting coving and undertaking basic carpentry and plumbing tasks.
* Repairing rainwater goods where required.
* Diagnosing issues and carrying out repairs during a single visit wherever possible.
* Applying a variety of paints, primers, undercoats, varnishes, stains and specialist finishes.
* Building positive relationships with customers, keeping appointments and delivering a first-class service.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from experienced painters and decorators who:
✅ Take pride in delivering quality workmanship
✅ Have strong painting and decorating experience, ideally within social housing, maintenance or repairs
✅ Possess a range of complementary trade skills, including basic carpentry, plastering and plumbing repairs
✅ Can identify faults and resolve issues efficiently
✅ Have excellent customer service and communication skills
✅ Are motivated, reliable and committed to getting the job done right first time
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to continue developing their trade skills while building a long-term career with a reputable organisation.
Why Join Plymouth Community Homes?
As the city's largest social housing provider, we own and manage over 16,000 homes, providing safe, affordable housing for more than 35,000 people across Plymouth.
We're an organisation with ambitious growth plans, strong values and a genuine commitment to investing in our people. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job, you're becoming part of a team that makes a real difference to local communities.
What We Offer
In return for your skills and commitment, you'll benefit from:
* Competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays
* Holiday trading scheme
* Free onsite gym and changing facilities
* Modern tools and digital technology to support your work
* Employee Assistance Programme, including free confidential counselling
* Free annual flu vaccination
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Three paid volunteer days each year through our Make a Difference programme
* A friendly, supportive workplace culture with regular social and charity events
* The opportunity to live and work in one of the South West's most beautiful locations
To Apply:
If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and you can enjoy the security of working for a well-established and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your painting and decorating career with Plymouth Community Homes.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
* Andy Withey, repairs Manager on (phone number removed)
Don't miss out. Apply today and take the next step in your career. Applications will be reviewed as they're received.
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Living and Working in Plymouth