Painter and Decorator Maintenance

About Us  

Advance Northumberland is a diverse property investment & development business, delivering opportunities to improve prosperity, tackle inequalities and drive economic growth in support of Northumberland County Council. Whether its support for new and developing businesses, the remediation of challenging brownfield sites, building of large-scale manufacturing units, delivering new purpose-built offices, delivery of major town centre redevelopments, including complex retail developments, leisure facilities or the delivery of high-quality market sale and affordable housing it can all be found in this unique regeneration company.

We work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners, delivering positive physical and economic development.  Focusing on the needs and aspirations of the county, addressing economic, housing and infrastructure challenges whilst capitalising on Northumberland’s significant assets and opportunities. We deliver a comprehensive regeneration capability to improve the County’s economic prosperity, regenerate communities, improve liveability and create a more connected and aspirational County.

In doing so, we will support a broader county-wide assets-based approach to promote economic growth and an improved quality of life for its communities. Building on the opportunities emerging from the North east combined authority to enhance its regeneration impact, taking its lead from Northumberland County Council, and working in collaboration with key partners.

Our maintenance team supports the business with the repairs and maintenance of our key assets, this includes, residential, commercial, grounds maintenance and new homes. We aim to deliver excellent service to all of our customers, regardless of the type of property occupied., making sure they are happy tenants.

We are increasing the size of the team and have an opportunity for a Multiskilled Painter and Decorator to join our team.

Our Values

Our values are at the centre of our activities, linking to our vision to make Northumberland a wonderful place for people to live work and do business.

• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Respect
• Ambition

Working for Advance Northumberland

We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and have been nationally recognised for this. Apart from the competitive salary and performance related incentive scheme, we also have fantastic benefits. We focus on our colleague’s health, wealth, and lifestyle.

The Role

This is a new role within our Maintenance Team, you will work as part of the wider team, ensuring the effective completion of painting and decorating tasks in a wide variety of settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To deliver high‑quality painting and decorating works across occupied domestic homes, void properties, and commercial/facilities buildings. The Painter & Decorator ensures surfaces are finished to a professional standard, contributes to property condition and appearance, and supports the organisation’s commitment to safe, well‑maintained and compliant environments. Work must be completed efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption to tenants, staff, and building users.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external painting using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Treat damp and mould by safely removing affected areas, washing and preparing surfaces, and applying anti‑mould treatments followed by appropriate finishing paints.
• Undertake preparation work including sanding, filling, making‑good, washing down, stabilising surfaces, and applying primers/undercoats.
• Complete wallpaper hanging including lining paper, feature walls, and full-room applications where required.
• Repair minor surface defects including cracks, holes, flaking paint, blown plaster patches, and substrates requiring preparation before finishing.
• Apply specialist coatings (anti‑mould, fire‑retardant, metal coatings, varnishes) as trained and required.
• Work respectfully and safely in occupied homes, ensuring minimal disruption, maintaining clean work areas, and communicating clearly with tenants.
• Support void property turnaround programmes by preparing and decorating rooms to lettable standards.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies, safe systems of work, and PPE requirements.
• Identify and report hazards such as damp mould, substrate failure, asbestos concerns, or unsafe conditions.
• Record job details, materials, photographs, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets.
• Provide excellent customer service and always uphold professionalism.

Vehicle Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles safely and in line with UK road laws and fleet policies.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks including tyres, lights, fluids, damage, and load security.
• Keep the vehicle clean, roadworthy, and serviced in line with organisational schedules.
• Report defects immediately and remove vehicles from use where necessary.
• Maintain accurate van stock including paints, brushes, rollers, fillers, PPE, and consumables.
• Secure tools, materials, and equipment safely in transit and onsite.
• Follow policies on fuel use, telematics, idling, parking, and accident reporting.

Behavioural Expectations

• Professional and positive attitude when representing the organisation.
• Customer‑focused approach, respecting tenant needs and circumstances.
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safe working practices and correct PPE use.
• Team‑oriented mindset with willingness to support colleagues.
• Efficient use of time, tools, and materials.

Tools, Equipment & Materials

• Maintain brushes, rollers, sprayers, dust sheets, ladders, and decorating tools in safe working conditions.
• Ensure paints, primers, fillers, and consumables are properly stored, handled, and transported.
• Use dust extraction, masking equipment, and safety equipment as required.
• Ensure van stock is maintained, recorded, and compliant with company policies.

Performance Measures

• First‑time fix rate and quality of finish.
• Quality inspection results.
• Customer satisfaction and tenant feedback.
• Productivity and job completion times.
• Compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Accuracy of digital job records, photographs, and stock reporting.

Additional Requirements

• Participation in out‑of‑hours or emergency response rotas where required.
• Attendance at toolbox talks, mandatory training, and safety briefings.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection when working in homes.

Personal Specification

You must have:

• Qualified Painter & Decorator (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of modern and traditional painting and decorating methods.
• Experience working in occupied domestic properties, voids, and commercial buildings.
• Ability to prepare a wide range of surfaces including wood, plaster, metal, previously painted surfaces, and external substrates.
• Understanding of damp, mould, substrate defects, and correct product selection.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑trade team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving license.
• Multi-trade capability (basic plumbing, plastering, tiling, Joinery).
• Experience with digital job management systems and Asbestos Awareness training.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a letter of application saying why you want to work for us and what you’d bring to the role, together with the completed application form Application Form.pdf to: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk

For an informal discussion, please contact: Chris Grant on 07854575123

Closing date for applications – 27th April 2026 at 10.00am

We may close this role early if we receive sufficient applications.

Interviews will be held on: 5th May 2026

If you wish to withdraw your consent for us to process your application, please email us at: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk

No agencies please