Painter and Decorator

GreenSquareAccord; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Painter and Decorator to continually improve the comfort and appearance of social housing properties. Key responsibilities include internal and external painting, surface preparation, and teamwork to achieve high standards. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work and bring attention to detail. This role offers a competitive benefits package and values qualities of reliability and pride in workmanship.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday, increasing to 30

One day off for your birthday

Defined contribution pension scheme

24/7 online GP appointments and health support

Blue Light discount card membership

Qualifications

• Experience in painting and decorating is preferred.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Eagerness to work and take pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating.
• Prepare surfaces by filling, sanding, and priming.
• Maintain tools and ensure a tidy workspace.

Skills

Reliable

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Job Location: Swindon & surrounding areas

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: 39 per week

Are you a hands‑on, reliable person who takes pride in a job well done?

We’re looking for a Painter and Decorator to join our team, working across a range of social housing properties to help keep homes safe, comfortable, and looking their best.

About the role

• Carrying out all aspects of internal and external painting and decorating
• Preparing surfaces - including filling, sanding, priming, and undercoating
• Applying finishes such as gloss, emulsion, and stain block to a professional standard
• Treating mould‑affected areas, including mould washing and applying stain block where needed
• Hanging wallpaper and carrying out touch‑up and maintenance work
• Maintaining tools, materials, and a tidy workspace
• Travelling to properties across different sites
• Working as part of a supportive, skilled team to deliver great results for residents
• Following all health and safety guidelines

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.

About you

• Reliable, punctual, and eager to work
• Take pride in your workmanship and always aim for a high‑quality finish
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Have a good eye for detail and a proactive attitude
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel between sites

Previous painting and decorating experience is preferred, but no formal qualification is required - we value dedication and a positive attitude above all.

About us

We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.

We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.

Everyone deserves a home, it’s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.

We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.

Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.

We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are:

• We believe our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business‑minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

Benefits

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes:

• Trust based working and supportive and friendly teams
• 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days
• One day off for your birthday
• Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
• We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
• Access to Blue Light discount card membership
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the essential eligibility criteria for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.