Painter and Decorator

Salary Up to £32,032 depending on experience
LocationColchester
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Trades & Frontline Delivery
Reference010322
PostcodeCO1 1XD
Expiry 17 October 2026

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and 13 UK offices. We support clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors, delivering essential building services. As part of the Axis CLC group, backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the organisation, we offer responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment solutions nationwide.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Painter & Decorator to join our team, covering sites across Colchester, Wattisham, Wimbish, and Woodbridge.

You will be responsible for site preparation, surface preparation, colour matching and the application of paint and finishes to walls, ceilings, furniture and other surfaces, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with project requirements.

Responsibilities

*       Prepare and paint surfaces to a consistently high standard

*       Apply paints, coatings and finishes to internal and external surfaces

*       Carry out surface preparation including sanding, filling and priming

*       Apply specialist finishes such as stains and varnishes where required

*       (Desirable) Hang a variety of wallcoverings

*       Work collaboratively across a range of projects to meet programme deadlines

*       Monitor decorating materials and request stock as required

*       Ensure works are delivered within agreed budgets

*       Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping on site

About You

*       To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

*       Previous experience in a similar Painter and Decorator role

*       Good all-round knowledge of decorating techniques and materials

*       Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

*       Ability to work independently and as part of a team

*       A customer-focused approach when working in occupied environments

What we offer

*       Salary of up to £32,032 depending on experience

*       Company vehicle + fuel card (business use)

*       Pension scheme and life assurance

*       23 days’ holiday + bank holidays

*       Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)

*       1 paid volunteer day

*       £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll join a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine career progression opportunities.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across all teams. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.