Painter/Decorator
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Phone Number: 03448920900Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk
Web: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/working-with-us/careers
Job description
To contribute to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery by providing a painting/decorating service for Housing Executive properties while upholding safety guidelines and complying with all applicable Codes and Regulations in line with our vision and values.
Responsibilities
- To apply paint, stain, varnish, primers, sealers and fungicidal solution as and when required to timber, metal, plaster and masonry work etc.
- To carry out any required preparation by stripping, sanding, wire brushing to maintain doors, door frames, windows, timber, metal and masonry etc.
- To remove and refit fixtures and fittings, ironmongery as required.
- To fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knifes.
- To provide a quality customer service and maintain a good customer relationship on behalf of the NIHE.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Have successfully completed an apprenticeship in Painting/Decorating (either time served or skills based).
- 2 years’ post Apprenticeship Painting/Decorating experience.
- Be willing to undertake additional training outside of core trade including Level 2 Multi-skilling or be willing to attain within a specified time frame.
Further Information
For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Candidate Information Pack on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.
- Vacancy ID
- 1788520
- Job ref.
- 2026-139
- Job Sector
- Construction, Trades and Architecture
- Area
- Derry or Londonderry
- Location
- Coleraine
- Salary
- £27,694 - £32,597 per annum
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 37
- Published date
- 24/09/2026
- Closing date
- 15/10/2026
- Worktime
- Monday to Thursday, 8.30am-4.30pm and Friday, 8.30am-4pm