Painter & Decorator

Full-Time Position (40 hours) - Shifts typically vary between 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evening shifts may be required depending on business needs.

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose. We’re currently looking for a passionate Painter & Decorator to join our dedicated Maintenance team.

Your role in our family:

• Ensure all painting and decorating work is completed to a high standard, following all relevant health and safety guidelines
• Work under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, carrying out daily duties from the defects logbook
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring all log sheets and records are kept up to date
• Carry out repairs and project work as required
• Take full responsibility for completing all assigned jobs to a high standard
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure smooth coordination of works
• Minimise disruption to guests at all times while carrying out duties
• Report any problems or issues to your manager, or to senior management in their absence

What would make you the perfect fit?

• A genuine passion for maintenance, painting & decorating, and delivering high standards of workmanship.
• Previous experience in a Painter & Decorator role, ideally within a hotel, commercial, or high-quality environment.
• Good knowledge of health & safety practices and safe working procedures.
• A proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• A professional manner with the ability to remain guest-aware and minimise disruption.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a close-knit maintenance team.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays if required.

The Best Bit:

• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• Free staff meals and parking
• Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa
• Discounts on Spa treatments and prodcuts
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Uniform Provided
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
• Regular staff events, including Summer Party, Bonfire Night and Christmas Lunch
• Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action, offering a range of support services for wellbeing and advice

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

“Being a part of the Sopwell Family made me think anything was possible in my career”

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Compensation: Competitive salary

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