Painter and Decorator
Location: Evesham
Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £30,493.00 + company van and fuel card, with additional opportunities for overtime. There is also an optional out-of-hours call rota, providing the chance to further enhance your overall earnings.
Join us on our new, exciting contract
Mears Group is delivering a long-term social housing repairs and maintenance partnership across the wider Midlands region.
Providing housing repairs and maintenance services across a geographically diverse social housing portfolio covering market towns, rural communities and urban locations, the contract includes responsive repairs, planned maintenance and property services, with a strong focus on customer service, quality and community investment.
Due to continued growth across the contract, opportunities are available for experienced Painter and Decorators across South Worcestershire, North Gloucestershire, and surrounding areas.
About the Role:
You'llcarry out a variety of internal painting and decorating tasks across residential properties, supporting both void refurbishments and responsive maintenance works.
This is a hands-on role requiring precision, professionalism, and a strong eye for detail.You'llbe responsible forpreparing surfaces, applying finishes, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.You'llwork independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, helping return properties to a lettable or liveable condition efficiently and to a high standard.
Role Responsibilities
Preparing and painting internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork
Applying emulsion, gloss, and specialist finishes with care and accuracy
Wallpapering and decorative detailing whererequired
Carrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffits
Damp & Mould treatment
Ensuring all workcomplies withhealth and safety regulations
Supporting void property refurbishments and reactive maintenance tasks
Conducting snagging and touch-up work following other trades
Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
Communicating professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues
Completing job records and documentation accurately and on time
Working flexibly to meet deadlines and service expectationsRole Criteria
Proven experience in painting and decorating, including wallpapering
Experience in Damp & Mould treatments
Experience in the above duties
Ability to work at height and use ladders safely
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communicationand customer service skills
Basic understanding of health and safety practices
Own hand toolsrequired
Full UK driving licenseBenefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
life assurance
Van & Fuel card
Refer a friend schemes
Generous pension scheme and sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Mears Rewards - access to discounts across major retailers, including supermarkets
Excellent training and development opportunities
Annual Mears Fun Day (previous locations include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor)
Volunteering leave - up to two days per year to support community initiativesAll our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Joe Monger ((url removed))
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply
Salary description
£30493.00 - £30493.00 per year