Decorating Technician (Planned Works)

SettleParadigm; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is seeking a skilled Decorating Technician to join their Planned Works team in High Wycombe. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality internal and external decoration works, ensuring properties are well-maintained for residents. This role requires a recognized qualification in painting and decorating or relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have strong customer focus, excellent time management skills, and a full manual UK driving license. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Annual salary of £36,581

25 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Health cash plan

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in painting and decorating or at least 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong customer focus and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Physically fit and comfortable working at height.
• Full, valid manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete decoration works as instructed across internal and external areas.
• Prepare walls and surfaces prior to painting.
• Carry out minor repairs and use tools and equipment safely.
• Liaise with colleagues, contractors and residents professionally.

Skills

Customer focus

Time management

Ability to work independently

Health and safety understanding

Physical fitness

Education

Recognised qualification in painting and decorating

5 years' relevant experience

Tools

Access equipment

Job description

As a Decorating Technician within our Planned Works team, you’ll play a hands‑on role in enhancing the quality, comfort and appearance of our homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and the wider operating area. Your work will directly shape the living environment for thousands of residents, ensuring our properties remain safe, well‑maintained and places people are proud to call home.

You’ll be responsible for delivering high‑quality internal and external decoration works, contributing to our long‑term investment programme and supporting the upkeep of our housing stock. Working closely with the Planned Works Manager and a team of property professionals, you’ll bring technical skill, attention to detail and a commitment to excellent customer service to every project.

Whether preparing surfaces, completing cyclical decoration, or carrying out minor repairs, you’ll help us deliver a consistent, high‑standard service that supports our mission to provide safe, sustainable and well‑presented homes for our communities.

Are you looking to join a growing, values‑led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 27,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve.

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Decorating Technician to join our Planned Works team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of our homes, ensuring they are presented to the highest standards for our residents.

You’ll deliver cyclical decoration works across both internal and external areas of our properties. This includes preparing surfaces, carrying out minor repairs, and completing painting and decorating tasks to a professional finish. You’ll work closely with the Planned Works Manager and a wider team of property professionals to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

This role is available following an internal promotion within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete decoration works as instructed across internal and external areas
• Prepare walls and surfaces prior to painting
• Carry out minor repairs and use tools and equipment safely
• Erect access equipment where required (e.g., ladders, towers)
• Monitor and manage stock levels in the company van
• Liaise with colleagues, contractors and residents professionally
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with health & safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• Recognised qualification in painting and decorating or at least 5 years’ relevant experience
• Strong customer focus and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation
• Physically fit and comfortable working at height
• Full, valid manual UK driving licence

Nice to haves:

• Experience working in housing or property services
• Experience using access equipment such as scaffolding or towers

For added brilliance:

• Pride in delivering high‑quality workmanship
• A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to great customer service

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• Annual salary: £36,581 per annum
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family‑friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
• Life cover and income protection
• Flexible working – modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• 30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer‑recognition rewards platform
• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours

• Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
  • Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:30
• This is a mobile role requiring travel across our property portfolio. Due to this, a full manual driving licence is essential.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from under‑represented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: Sunday, 11th January 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.