Painter and Decorator

Job Title: Void Property Contractor

Skills: Painting & Decorating, General DIY

**Salary**: Competitive, Dependent on experience

Nicholson Group, an award winning landlord and developer with over 250 properties, are seeking a highly motivated individual who can work to timescales to transform void properties once a resident has moved out to a modern beautiful home. The properties are located in St Helens and Liverpool. Own transportation is advantageous but not paramount.

The role includes:

- Painting walls with chosen paint and glossing woodwork;
- Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint
- Preparing, sanding and filling damaged walls and woodwork
- Caulking and sealing window frames
- Changing bulbs as necessary
- Taping up of fascias to avoid paint spills
- Arranging furniture
- Dust sheeting to prevent paint splashes on flooring
- General snagging
- Following a work matrix of issues
- Removing and reinstalling blinds
- Grouting bathroom and kitchen areas
- Preparing the surrounding area by covering with cloth or plastic to prevent messes
- Moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of the project
- Calculating the amount of materials and time required for said project
- Removing fixtures such as door knobs and light switch covers
- Taping off areas as needed
- Choosing and purchasing paint, brushes, and other supplies from vendors
- Cleaning up supplies and replacing fixtures when project is complete

Experience in this field is advantageous whether working for a painting and decorating company/self employed or for a letting agent/landlord.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Merseyside: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- painting: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CSCS (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PAINTDEC