Painter & Decorator

Painter – Student Accommodation

Location:Leeds, LS1
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary – until Thursday 3rd September
Pay Rate: £18.50 per hour
Working Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm // 9:00am-5:00pm

We are currently recruiting for Painters & Decorators to work at a student accommodation site in Leeds, helping to prepare bedrooms and bathrooms ahead of student check-ins.

The successful candidates will have previous painting experience and be comfortable working at pace while maintaining a high standard of finish. You will need to work confidently with minimal supervision and ensure areas are left clean, tidy and ready for occupation.

Key Responsibilities:
· Painting bedrooms, bathrooms and other areas within student accommodation.
· Preparing surfaces before painting, including filling, sanding and basic preparation.
· Applying paint neatly and efficiently to walls, ceilings, woodwork and other surfaces.
· Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment throughout the job.
· Protecting floors, fixtures, fittings and furniture from paint splashes or damage.
· Identifying areas requiring additional preparation or attention.
· Working independently with relatively minimal supervision.
· Following site health & safety procedures.
· Ensuring completed rooms are presented to a clean, professional standard ready for student check-in.

The Ideal Candidate:
· Previous professional or substantial painting experience.
· Able to work at pace without compromising quality.
· High attention to detail and pride in their work.
· Reliable and punctual.
· Comfortable working independently.
· Good understanding of basic painting and surface preparation techniques.
· Able to start ASAP and commit through to the completion of the project.

Important: The work needs to be completed by 3rd September, so candidates who can start immediately and work consistently throughout the assignment will be particularly desirable
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed