Job Description
Job Title: Decorator Operative
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £31,243.65 Per annum
Working Hours: 40 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, Hybrid
Location: Camden, London
The difference you will make as a Decorator Operative You will carry out decorator works for void upgrades, including preparing and decorating void social housing properties to required lettable and compliance standards, ensuring safe, clean, and presentable homes for new tenants. The successful candidate will be provided with a van, fuel card and all PPE. Full UK driving licence is essential.
About You
- Proven experience as a Decorator, ideally within social housing or void properties
- Strong knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques
- Ability to work independently and manage workload across multiple properties
- Good understanding of Health & Safety on construction or housing sites
Working With Us, You’ll Enjoy
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion
We are inclusive. We value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard.
Role Profile
Decorating Works
- Prepare and decorate internal surfaces including walls, ceilings, woodwork, doors, and skirting boards
- Carry out external decorating where required, including fences, sheds, and external woodwork
- Strip wallpaper, fill, sand, and make good surfaces prior to decoration
- Apply finishes using brushes, rollers, and spraying equipment where appropriate
- Ensure all works are completed to agreed voids specifications and quality standards
- Lay carpet tiles in void properties
Voids Turnaround
- Work efficiently to tight deadlines to support quick void turnaround times
- Complete multiple properties as part of a rolling voids programme
- Coordinate with other trades (multi trade, cleaners, waste operatives) to ensure smooth handovers
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Work in line with Health & Safety legislation, method statements, and risk assessments
- Use PPE correctly at all times
- Identify and report hazards, defects, or additional works required
- Follow COSHH guidance when handling paints and materials
Property Care & Customer Standards
- Treat all properties with respect and care
- Maintain clean and tidy working areas during and after works
- Ensure properties are left safe, clean, and ready for inspection
Essential
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as a Decorator, ideally within social housing or void properties
- Strong knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques
- Ability to work independently and manage workload across multiple properties
- Good understanding of Health & Safety on construction or housing sites
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
Desirable
- Experience working in a voids, repairs, or planned works team
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Painting & Decorating
- Basic multi trade awareness (minor making good works)
- Experience using handheld or digital job management systems
About Us
Riverside is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent.
Our Values and Behaviours
Creating an Inclusive Environment
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