Multi Skilled Painter

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North West Leicestershire District Council is a busy council, working across our communities to help people and businesses thrive.

We are looking for a Painter (Multi Skilled Preferred) to join our busy and dedicated team responsible for a wide range of repairs, maintenance, and improvement works to the council's tenanted housing stock. Most of the work will be carried out in occupied homes, with some tasks in vacant properties.

Ideally, you will be an experienced Painter who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service. As a Painter with North West Leicestershire District Council, you will play a key role in ensuring our tenants receive a safe, well-maintained home and a positive repairs experience. You'll work within our "Right First Time" ethos, completing repairs to the required trade standards, accurately recording your work on a handheld device, and supporting our commitment to continuous improvement. Preference will be given to multi-skilled candidates able to complete additional tasks within our Multi-Skill framework.

To apply you must:

Hold an NVQ/City & Guilds in Painting (or equivalent), or approximately 5 years' demonstrable time served trade experience OR Apprenticeship or time served experience carrying out painting, repairs and maintenance in domestic/residential properties.

Hold a full and valid UK driving licence.

•          37 hours hrs per week with an annual salary starting at £34,396

•          34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

•          Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

•          Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

•          Continued training and development opportunities 

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Philip Statham at [email protected]  or 07890396186, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers  Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

 Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected]  if you have any questions.   

Closing Date: Tuesday 07 April 2026