Decorating Technician - #194976

Decorating Technician (Planned Works)

Salary: £37,824 + excellent benefits

Location: Working across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

Office bases: High Wycombe (Head Office) and Chesham (Stores)

Contract: Permanent Hours: 42.5 per week

Van & fuel card included for business use

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

We’re looking for a skilled Decorating Technician to join our Planned Works team. If you take pride in clean, professional decorating work and enjoy improving homes for local residents, this could be a great fit.

About The Role

You’ll carry out internal and external decorating across our housing stock. This includes surface preparation, painting, minor repairs and using access equipment when needed.

You’ll work independently across our patch, travelling to different homes and sites. You’ll also work closely with the Planned Works Manager and other property colleagues to make sure each job is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This role is available due to an internal promotion within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing internal and external decorating to a professional finish
• Preparing walls, ceilings and surfaces before painting
• Carrying out minor repairs as part of the job
• Using ladders, towers and other access equipment safely
• Managing stock and materials in your van
• Working professionally with residents, colleagues and contractors
• Keeping accurate records and following health & safety procedures
  
  

Must Haves

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised painting and decorating qualification or at least 5 years’ experience
• Strong customer focus and good time‑management
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of health & safety
• Physically fit and comfortable working at height
• Full, valid manual UK driving licence
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in housing or property services
• Experience using towers, scaffolding or other access equipment
  
  

For added brilliance:

• Pride in delivering high‑quality workmanship
• A positive, proactive attitude
• Commitment to great customer service
  
  

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary: £37,824 per annum
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
• Life cover and income protection
• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
  
  

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer-recognition rewards platform
• Paid professional subscription (one per year)
  
  

Working Hours

• 42.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
  
  

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 27th of July 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.