Painter & Decorator

London Borough of Haringey
Haringey, Greater London

Job Category :Trade & Operatives

Location : Broadwater Farm Community Centre, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 38.50

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:30

Salary: £18.67

Painters and decorators required for the damp and mould team, delivery of damp and mould treatment to reduce hazards within tenants properties, new work stream unsure of how busy this will be, following housing regulator report

Main Responsibilities:

  1. To carry out the full duties associated with the trade of a Painter/Decorator for the repairs service including:
  1. Strip and prepare general surfaces as required to allow for renewal of decorative finishes including woodwork and metalwork.
  • Hang lining and decorative wall and ceiling coverings.
  • Repair patches to ceiling and walls to enable application of decorative finishes.
  • To assist with and carry out other small work requiring skills other than the trade, including:
  1. Transport to site and erect easy desk scaffolding to be used by others to carry out work later return and safety dismantle and remove.
  • Complete daily pro forma and other forms and provide simple reports as required.
  • Clear away own building materials where required.
  • Take responsibility for the health and safety activities applicable to the post as set out in the Homes for Haringey policy statements.
  • Ensure application of good equal opportunities proactive with regard to all duties of the post, to treat all colleagues and service users equally and to challenge any discriminatory practice.
  • Promote and represent Homes for Haringey at all levels throughout the organisation and to external bodies.
  • Undertake any other duties consistent with the basic objectives and duties of the post.
Candidate Specification

Painter/Decorator

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Must possess working knowledge of painting, decorating and paper-hanging.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of site safety and how it affects working practices in relationship to yourself and other persons.
  • Minimum 3 years experience.
  • Essential – Trade apprenticeship and/or formal qualifications e.g. C&G, NVQ Level 2.
  • Hold a current CSCS card.
  • Awareness of working to promote equality of access to a service within a diverse community.

Skills and Abilities

  • Awareness of Health & Safety.
  • Ability to carry out repair work in other trades.
  • Must be willing and able to carry out own labouring.
  • Must be willing to deal sympathetically with tenant’s questions.
  • Literacy/Numeric –able to complete timesheets and basic forms and reports.
  • Ability to ensure protection of tenants’ property.
  • Able to consistently produce work to an acceptable quality standard and output level.
  • Able to work off ladders and scaffolding as required.
Posted 2026-05-30

Recommended Jobs

Exams Officer - Independent Secondary School - Croydon

Marchant Recruitment
Croydon, Greater London

Are you a detail-oriented and organised Exams Officer looking to join a professional school environment? A well-regarded Independent secondary school in Croydon is seeking an Exams Officer to man…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-13

IT Technician - Brilliant Secondary School - Lewisham

Marchant Recruitment
London

A large, well-established secondary school in Lewisham is seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Technician for an immediate start. IT Technician required ASAP. Lewisham – Mainstream Se…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-06

Chemistry Teacher - Independent School, Enfield

Marchant Recruitment
Enfield, Greater London

A leading Independent School in Enfield requires a permanent, full-time Teacher of Chemistry, starting January 2026. Join a rigorous and high-achieving Science faculty. About the School This …

View Details
Posted 2025-10-25

DT Technician - Mixed Secondary School in Sutton

Marchant Recruitment
Sutton, Greater London

DT Technician – Mixed Secondary School in Sutton Location: Sutton Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience A mixed …

View Details
Posted 2025-12-16

Science Technician - West London

Marchant Recruitment
London

Start Date: As soon as possible / January 2026 Contract: Full-time, Term-time only Salary: Dependent on experience An oversubscribed 11–18 secondary school in West London is seeking a Sci…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-22

Account Executive - Retail

Lightspeed
London

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! We’re looking for an Account Executive t…

View Details
Posted 2026-08-15

Year 1 Teacher - Richmond

Marchant Recruitment
Richmond, Greater London

A popular, well-resourced Richmond primary is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Year 1 Teacher to join its KS1 phase on a Full-Time basis from January 2026. The successful Year 1 Teacher will be in…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-28

Housekeeper in Lambeth, Job ID J21C7A

Little Ones UK Ltd
Lambeth, Greater London

A Lambeth based family seeks a part time housekeeper to help them maintain their home clean and well organised. All general housekeeping duties are required in this role. This role is also open to li…

View Details
Posted 2026-08-18

School Administrator - Primary School - Croydon, South...

Marchant Recruitment
Croydon, Greater London

A friendly and well-regarded primary school in the London Borough of Croydon is seeking a committed School Administrator to join their team from January 2026 . School Information The schoo…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-21

Senior Data Analyst - Content

9fin
London

About 9fin 9fin is the AI platform powering global debt markets — the world’s largest asset class at over $145 trillion. Debt markets are vast, global, and mission-critical, yet still run on fra…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-21