Your new company Our client is a reputable contractor committed to providing high-quality housing and maintenance services to council properties. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced maintenance painter/decorator to join our team on a temporary basis. Your new role Your responsibilities will centre around maintaining and upgrading council properties across Edinburgh and the Lothians. These will include; Surface preparation Painting and finishing Repair work Touch-ups (upgrades) Conducting routine inspections of paintworks and decoration What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a painter/decorator whose background who is comfortable in a maintenance environment, working with members of the public. Successful candidates will preferably have experience in residential as well as commercial properties. Main requirements: Proven experience as a maintenance painter/decorator Relevant painting/decorating qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or 3 Painting) Valid driving licence Your work schedule will be a standard Monday to Friday, 9-5. Your Hays recruitment consultant will be in touch regularly to respond to any queries or issues you may have and make sure you are kept up-to-date and informed. What you'll get in return Benefits: Yearly salary of 29.5k to 32.6k a year dependeing on experience Option annual leave Opportunity to work with a supportive and professional team If you believe you are suited to this role, do not hesitate to click 'apply' on this advert. If you have any queries, or feel you may be better suited to another construction role with Hays, our team of consultants will be happy to chat over the phone or via e-mail. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk