Painter & Decorator

Here at Host and Stay we are always looking for dedicated Painter and decorator to look after our portfolio of properties, helping our owners to maintain their high quality properties, and to ensure our guests receive the very best customer service whilst staying with us.

As a painter you will be responsible for painting interior and exterior surfaces of residential or commercial buildings using paint, varnishes, lacquers, sealers, or stains, preparing walls and surfaces before executing the actual painting tasks. You will perform several pre-painting tasks including utilizing sandpaper, scraping to strip old paint, executing preparation work for the surfaces, and applying filler. 

You are also responsible for giving an extra touch to work done using power and hand tools to sand surfaces for further finishing and painting.

Before carrying out the painting job, you will be responsible for blending paints and other materials to achieve the right colour or texture and then paint surfaces with various tools and according to instructions.

The painters work also involves maintaining painting equipment to ensure proper performance and striving to follow high-quality standards to reduce defects and exceed company standards but at an acceptable materials cost.

We are looking for a candidate who is hardworking, sets high standards, likes a challenge, is a team player and who understands customer service excellence.

Rewards:

• Employee discounts 

• Employee Assist Programme

• Health Cash Plan

To be considered for this role you MUST have the following skills:

• Full UK Driving Licence


• Good aptitude in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns etc.)


• Manual dexterity with excellent balance to work on scaffolding, ladders etc.


• Be able to work unsupervised and on own initiative.


• Be conscientious with great attention to detail.


• Be physically capable and available to work public holidays. 


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Be organised and can prioritise tasks.


• Proven experience as a painter.


• Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them.


• Solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques


• Experience of working in unoccupied properties.
  
  

Day to Day you will:

• Work with clients to ensure you complete the work according to the requirements. 


• Measure the work area to calculate the time and materials required to complete the project. 


• Prepare the surrounding area, including covering fixtures and furniture to prevent messes. 


• Prepare painting surfaces, including removing old paint, filling holes and cracks and washing walls. 


• Choose the tools to complete the job. 


• Mix and match paints and colours to meet the texture and look required for the project. 


• Apply paint, varnishing and other finishes, hanging wallpapers and other decorative products. 


• Clean up painting tools and supplies, replacing fixtures and rearranging furniture after completing the project 


• Collaborate with painters on other larger jobs 


• Work with other construction professionals such as, carpenters, electricians and plumbers when necessary. 


• Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions.

Who is The Host & Stay Group? 

Host & Stay is a full service holiday home property management company across the UK. Host & Stay was born from a love and passion for property, and a desire to lead the change in an age old industry. 

Why choose us? 

The team here at The Host & Stay Group genuinely care about the work we do to transform the lives of our customers and we think this is a pretty big reason to love your career at The Host & Stay Group. 

Our people are our best asset, so we want to make sure your wellbeing is the best it can be. Our responsibilities as an employer extend beyond the workplace, we want to make sure we can help and support you when you need it most. 

Any Questions? 

If you have access requirements you would like us to be aware of, please contact the Recruitment Team on e: [email protected] - we will be happy to help!

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.