Painters - Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Portadown
Join the Northern Ireland Housing Executive as a Painter and play a vital role in maintaining and improving homes and properties across Portadown. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and experienced painter to work with one of the largest housing organisations in the UK, offering stability, great benefits and a supportive working environment.
About the role:
- £14.35 - £16.90 per hour
- Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4.30am)
- 37 hours a week
- Holidays: 35 days pro rata
- Duration: Temporary, ongoing
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is 5th February 2026 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
- To apply paint, stain, varnish, primers, sealers and fungicidal solution as and when required to timber, metal, plaster and masonry work etc
- To carry out any required preparation by stripping, sanding, wire brushing to maintain doors, door frames, windows, timber, metal and masonry etc
- To remove and refit fixtures and fittings, ironmongery as required
- To fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knifes.
What you'll need for this role:
- Have successfully completed an apprenticeship in Painting/Decorating (either time served or skills based)
- 2 years’ post Apprenticeship Painting/Decorating experience
- Competent in core trade with ability to complete a range of tasks without input from other operatives
- Can demonstrate sound practical knowledge and understanding of current Health and Safety requirements and legislation in a maintenance/repair environment
- The successful applicant may also be required to provide an emergency call out service, at night and weekends, on a rota basis
- A full current driving licence. A form of transport will be provided to enable the post holder to carry out their duties
- As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.