About Company
Seeking a canvas for your craft? Hiring.zycto offers a stable, supportive environment where skilled painters transform spaces daily. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional finishes across diverse projects, from new builds to meticulous renovations. Our commitment to quality and safety ensures that every team member, especially our painters, has the best tools and conditions to excel. Join a team where your precision, eye for detail, and dedication to flawless results are truly valued and directly contribute to our reputation for excellence throughout Leeds and the broader Yorkshire region. Discover a place where your professional growth is encouraged, and your work visibly enhances our community.
Job Description
Are you a highly skilled and meticulous Painter seeking a challenging yet rewarding role within a thriving construction and maintenance environment? Hiring.zycto is on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced Painter to join our dynamic team in Leeds. This isn’t just about applying paint; it’s about bringing spaces to life, ensuring every finish is flawless, durable, and aesthetically pleasing.
As a key member of our construction finishing and maintenance team, you will be instrumental in delivering the high-quality standards that Hiring.zycto is renowned for. Your work will span across a diverse portfolio of projects, including new build residential properties, commercial fit-outs, and crucial maintenance work on existing structures. You’ll be expected to expertly prepare various surfaces – from plasterboard and wood to metal and concrete – ensuring they are primed for perfection. This involves careful cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, and sealing to achieve an ideal base.
Beyond preparation, your core responsibility will be the precise application of paints, varnishes, sealants, and other finishes using a range of tools including brushes, rollers, and spray equipment. An impeccable eye for detail is paramount, ensuring consistent colour, texture, and an immaculate finish free from drips, streaks, or imperfections. You will also be expected to mix and match paint colours accurately, perform minor repairs to surfaces as needed, and ensure all work areas are maintained to the highest safety and cleanliness standards.
Safety is a cornerstone of our operations. You must be proficient in safely erecting and dismantling scaffolding and ladders, working at heights, and adhering strictly to all health and safety regulations. You’ll manage your time effectively, work collaboratively with other tradespeople – including plasterers, carpenters, and electricians – and contribute to a positive, productive site atmosphere. If you take immense pride in your craft and are committed to transforming visions into beautifully finished realities, we encourage you to apply and contribute your expertise to projects that truly make a difference in our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, and sealing.
- Apply various types of paint, varnish, stain, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Mix and match paint colours accurately to achieve desired shades and consistency.
- Inspect painted surfaces for flaws and rectify imperfections to ensure a high-quality finish.
- Erect and dismantle scaffolding, ladders, and other access equipment safely.
- Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations and company policies on all worksites.
- Protect surrounding areas from paint splatters and damage using masking tape and drop cloths.
- Clean and maintain painting tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working order.
- Work collaboratively with other tradespeople and project managers to meet deadlines.
- Perform minor repairs to surfaces such as filling cracks and holes before painting.
Required Skills
- Proven experience as a Painter in construction finishing or maintenance.
- Excellent knowledge of painting materials, techniques, and application methods.
- Proficiency in using a variety of painting tools (brushes, rollers, spray guns).
- Strong manual dexterity and physical stamina to perform duties.
- Ability to work at heights safely on scaffolding and ladders.
- Conscientious with exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
- Solid understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to painting work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid UK driving license.
Preferred Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent qualification.
- Valid CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
- Experience with specialist finishes or decorative techniques.
- First Aid certification.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for overtime.
- Paid annual leave and public holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Provision of company uniform and high-quality PPE.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Tools and equipment provided or allowance for personal tools.
- Contribution to diverse and impactful local projects.
How to Apply
Ready to brush up your career? Click on the application link below to submit your CV and cover letter, detailing your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this Painter role at Hiring.zycto. We look forward to reviewing your application!