Property & Construction

Painter

Salary:
£19 - £20 per hour
Job Ref:
JN -052026-223008_1779981626
Location:
Edinburgh and Lothians
Date Posted:
28th May 2026
Job Type:
Temporary

Morgan Hunt are seeking skilled and reliable Painters to join our Housing Maintenance team within a large local authority. The role involves working across a range of residential properties, including void (empty) homes and tenanted properties, helping to maintain and improve housing standards across the community.




Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out all aspects of painting and decorating, including surface preparation, emulsion, glossing, and finishing
  • Prepare and redecorate void properties ready for new tenants
  • Undertake maintenance and redecoration work in occupied homes
  • Ensure high-quality finishes in line with required standards
  • Identify and report any additional maintenance issues within properties
  • Work safely and in compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Deliver a professional and respectful service when working in tenanted properties

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Painter, ideally within social housing or maintenance
  • Ability to carry out a wide range of decorating tasks to a high standard
  • Good knowledge of materials, techniques, and surface preparation
  • Full UK driving licence (van provided for work use)
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  • Good communication and customer service skills

What's On Offer:

  • Competitive pay at £19-20 per hour
  • 37-hour working week
  • Company van provided for work purposes
  • Stable, ongoing work within a large local authority
  • Opportunity to contribute to improving local housing standards

If you are a dedicated Painter & Decorator looking for consistent work, we'd like to hear from you.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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Darren Inglis
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