Painter Decorator

We have an opening for an experienced Painter Decorator to join us on a permanent basis, carrying out painting and decorating work and general maintenance to our homes across the Bradford district.

Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week, working pattern will be on a 9 week rota.

Week 1-8 is 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 15:30 Friday

Week 9 is 10:00 - 18:00 one day only between Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 15:30 Friday

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

This year we’ve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Carry out painting and decorating work and general maintenance to our properties to the highest standard.
• Work inside and outside throughout the year.
• Assess work required and make recommendations on action to be taken, ensuring this is reported back to the Repairs Service Centre if it is outside of your core trade in order for them to arrange another team to attend.
• Identify the materials and equipment required for the task to be completed.
• Update system information through Dynamic Repairs Scheduler.
• Communicate the work undertaken with the customer, using patience to ensure they are satisfied and are aware of the process that needs to be taken.
• Abide by the requirements of HASAWA and all other related safety regulations.
• Originate, maintain and provide updated work documentation as required.
• Driving to and from premises around the Bradford district.

Requirements

• A minimum of an NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent qualifications.
• A full manual UK current driving license
• An awareness of Health and Safety systems such as COSHH, HASAWA as well as Manual Handling safety regulations.
• A full set of your own tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills including being able to listen to customer problems and be clear on what process we will undertake to fix the problem

A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

• Salary of £35,876 per year
• Manual fleet vehicle provided
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

💡 Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!