Painter & Decorator – Local Council

tendersglobal; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Painter & Decorator for a temporary role with the local Council in Bournemouth. The successful candidate will assist in general painting duties across council properties, with an immediate start. This position offers full-time hours and certain benefits, including provided PPE. Suitable candidates should be hardworking and possess good people skills.

Qualifications

• No unspent criminal convictions.
• Good communication skills.
• Willing to learn and assist decorators.

Responsibilities

• Assist with painting and decorating across council properties.
• Prepare work areas for decorating tasks.
• Perform general painting, prepping, masking, glossing, and emulsion work.

Skills

Hardworking

Enthusiastic

Good people skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Job title:

Painter & Decorator – Local Council

Company

South West Recruitment

Job description

We are recruiting for a Painter and Decorator for the local Council in Bournemouth, Dorset. The job involves assisting the Decorating team with general painting duties within council properties. This is an immediate start for the successful applicant. The position is a temporary 3-month contract initially, with potential for extension depending on workload. Future permanent opportunities may be available. Ideal for someone who has experienced a drop in workload and is seeking full-time work. Own transport is ideally required, but a van can be provided where possible.

Salary: £30,480 per annum (paid weekly at £14.99 per hour)
Hours: 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday (37.5 – 39 hours per week), 8am – 3.30pm Friday

The Role:

Performing general painting and decorating across BCP properties, assisting decorators in preparing work areas. Tasks include painting, prepping, masking, glossing, emulsion work, woodwork, walls, and minor filling and sanding.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• You are hardworking, enthusiastic, willing to learn, and possess good people skills.
• You can work independently and on your own initiative.
• All uniform and PPE will be provided.
• You do not have any unspent criminal convictions.

**This position is subject to a Basic DBS check.** To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV or contact Alan at 01202 292907 for more details.

Additional Information

Expected salary: £30,480 per year
Location: Bournemouth
Job date: Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:29:19 GMT

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