Decorator

Company: EQUANS
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Location: Crewe
Job Description:

Equans is recruiting for a Decorator to be based in Crewe. This is a permanent full‑time role working 40 hours per week, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Accountabilities

  • Carry out efficient and cost‑effective painting and decorating work as instructed.
  • Remove the existing paintwork and prepare the surface by rubbing down and, where necessary, filling to give a smooth surface upon which to apply paint.
  • Apply a range of paint products including primer, undercoat and gloss by brush and roller to walls, ceilings, doors and timber sections in accordance with design specifications and manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Remove existing wall coverings by steaming and/or scraping to prepare walls or ceilings for papering.
  • Wallpaper walls and ceilings in accordance with design specifications and manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Apply spray‑painted finishes to walls and ceilings in accordance with design specifications and manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Prepare and apply one coat of varnish, sealer, bitumen, read lead, stain to surface as necessary, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Prepare and apply emulsion, eggshell, masonry paint in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Carry out works within the Painting and Decorating Craft as instructed by Team Leaders/Management.
  • Completion and timely submission of appropriate documentation.
  • Ensure that standards and quality of work produced are in accordance with best practice and are fit for purpose.
  • Be involved in apprentice training.
  • Carry out any other ad hoc duties as instructed by the Minor Works Team Leader – Painting.
  • Other reasonable activities as necessary.

What we offer you

  • Pension Scheme
  • 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
  • Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Painting and Decorating.
  • Experience working in the construction industry undertaking decorating activities.

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work unsupervised and as a team member.
  • Ability to carry, erect, climb and regularly work on access equipment, in accordance with safe systems of work.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces.
  • Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to liaise and work with clients and members of the public.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather.
  • Ability to work overtime if required.
  • Ability to travel between the depot and work locations.

Key attributes

  • Self‑motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Good communicator
  • Ability to work both alone and as part of a multi‑skilled team
  • Well presented
  • Reliable

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Posted: June 8th, 2026