Painter and Decorator

About The Role

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 7am - 3.30pm Key Responsibilities:

• Perform internal and external painting of building fabrics including walls, ceilings, doors, and structural elements.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming as required.
• Operate access equipment safely and efficiently (IPAF certification required).
• Conduct routine inspections and touch-ups to maintain site standards.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations teams to minimize disruption.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.
• Adhere to site hygiene, safety, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• Time-served painter with proven experience in industrial or commercial environments.
• IPAF certification – essential for working at height.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Painting & Decorating (desirable).
• Knowledge of various painting techniques, surface preparation, and finishing methods.
• Experience working in occupied properties and managing customer expectations.
• Familiarity with COSHH and safe handling of materials. Desirable:
• Basic understanding of other building maintenance tasks (e.g., plastering, minor repairs). About The Company: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values
• Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. Why Work for OCS? ✅ Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people. 🚀 Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career. 🙂 Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources. 📝 Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications! 💰 Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific) How to Apply: If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available. We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.