About this Painter and Decorator role at Mears Group
Painter & Decorator
Location: Crawley
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent Monday – Friday 8.00 – 17.00
Salary: £36,714.65 per Annum
About Mears Group:
Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing and care services. We deliver essential maintenance and regeneration services that improve homes and communities across the country.
We are seeking a Painter & Decorator to join our team in Crawley where you will work with Crawley Town Council on their Social Housing, Housing Stock!
Through excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community.
About the Role:
You’ll carry 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 attention to detail. You’ll be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.
You’ll work 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 where required
Carrying out external painting at height using ladders, including fascia boards and soffits
Damp & Mould treatment
Ensuring all work complies with health 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 expectations
Key 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 communication and customer service skills
Basic understanding of health and safety practices
Own hand tools required
Full UK driving license
Benefits:
25 days annual leave
Training and development opportunities
Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
Mears Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for personal and work-related issues
Long service leave – recognition for your commitment over time
Share Save and You Earn scheme – buy shares at a reduced rate
Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided
All 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:
Vickie Rudge ([email protected])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.
