Painter & Decorator – Edinburgh - #2196679

Painter & Decorator – Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas (Mobile Role)
Type: Permanent, Mobile Working
Rate: £15.00 – £18.00 per hour (DOE)
Pension: Government Stakeholder Pension
Vehicle: Company Vehicle Provided

About the Company

Consilium Contracting Services is a fast-paced, 24/7 multi-trade contracting business operating throughout Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, primarily serving the public sector, including Housing Associations and Local Authorities.

Based from their office in Rosyth, Dunfermline, the company manages social housing stock and provides maintenance, repair and refurbishment services to private domestic properties.

Handling over 2,500 jobs each month, they specialise in reactive repairs, property maintenance and refurbishments, ranging from minor repairs to large-scale void property works.

Due to continued success and growth, they are looking for an experienced Painter & Decorator to join their team, primarily covering Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will work independently and alongside a wider team of tradespeople, delivering high-quality painting, decorating and maintenance services across residential and social housing properties.

Previous experience working with Housing Associations, Local Authorities or within social housing environments would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general painting and decorating works across properties in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
• Undertake painting and decorating in void properties, occupied homes, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, corridors and care/respite homes.
• Complete painting repairs and touch-up work, including bannisters, skirting boards, windows, coving and other internal surfaces.
• Carry out wallpaper removal, wallpapering, surface preparation and other decorative finishes.
• Assist with kitchen and bathroom upgrades, property refurbishments and planned maintenance projects.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and professional working environment, particularly within occupied properties.
• Be willing to undertake occasional overtime or out-of-hours work when required to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Painter & Decorator, ideally within property maintenance, social housing or residential refurbishment.
• Good knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation, wallpapering and decorating finishes.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily workloads efficiently.
• A strong work ethic, reliability and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• A professional, respectful and customer-focused approach when working in occupied properties.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to undertake occasional overtime or out-of-hours work when required.

What They Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 – £18.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Government Stakeholder Pension.
• Permanent, stable employment with an established and growing contractor.
• A varied workload across social housing, residential maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• The opportunity to work independently and alongside an experienced team of tradespeople.
• Predominantly Edinburgh-based mobile work.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Painter & Decorator looking for a permanent position covering Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, Consilium Contracting Services would like to hear from you.

Apply today to join their team and contribute to delivering high-quality property maintenance and refurbishment services across Edinburgh.