About this role
This is a contract in-house Painter & Decorator role in Newcastle upon Tyne, joining the maintenance and facilities team of a premier hotel in the city centre. The position focuses on continuous upkeep, room touch-ups and the aesthetic presentation of the property rather than a short-term construction project. Responsibilities include day-to-day painting, decorating and touch-up work across guest rooms, corridors, conference suites and public spaces, along with surface preparation and repair such as filling cracks, repairing scuffs and plaster damage, sanding, priming and applying emulsions and gloss finishes. Maintaining and repairing woodwork, doors and wallpaper are also part of the role.
Job Description
In-House Painter & Decorator (Hotel Maintenance)
Agency: Search Consultancy
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Position Type: temp to Permanent / In-House Maintenance Role
Search Consultancy is looking for a skilled, time-served In-House Painter & Decorator to join the dedicated maintenance and facilities team of a premier hotel in central Newcastle. Rather than a short-term construction project, this is a permanent, ongoing staff role focused on the continuous upkeep, room touch-ups, and aesthetic presentation of the hotel.
If you have a valid CSCS card, your own professional tools and whites, a valid UTR number for CIS payment, and experience working in a fast-paced hospitality or facilities environment, we have an immediate start available.
The Role & Responsibilities
Routine Maintenance & Touch-Ups: Day-to-day painting, decorating, and touch-up work across hotel guest rooms, corridors, conference suites, and public spaces to keep the property looking pristine.
Surface Preparation & Repair: Filling cracks, repairing scuffs and plaster damage, sanding, priming, and applying emulsions and gloss finishes.
Wallpaper & Woodwork: Maintaining and repairing woodwork, doors, skirting, and hanging wall coverings as required during room turnarounds.
Guest-Facing Standards: Working discreetly and professionally within a live hotel environment, ensuring minimal disruption to guests and adherence to hotel safety policies.
Facilities Collaboration: Working closely with the hotel maintenance manager and engineering team to manage ongoing upkeep schedules.
Requirements & Qualifications
CSCS Card: Valid CSCS Card (Blue Skilled Worker or Gold Advanced Craft in Painting & Decorating preferred, NVQ Level 2/3).
CIS Registration: Valid Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number for CIS self-employed payment.
Experience: Time-served Painter & Decorator with proven experience in hotel, hospitality, or commercial facilities maintenance.
Tools & Kit: Full professional painting kit (brushes, rollers, scuttles, prep tools, whites) and standard 5-point PPE.
Reliability: High standard of workmanship, professional presentation, excellent time-management, and reliable attendance.
Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.
Why Join Search Consultancy?
Permanent In-House Role: Secure a stable, long-term position directly embedded within a premier hotel maintenance team.
Competitive Rate: -17.00 per hour paid directly via CIS.
Reliable Weekly Pay: Payments processed consistently and on time every Friday.
Dedicated Support: Direct contact with our experienced regional trades & facilities recruitment desk.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.