Painter & Decorator Jobs in Liverpool L1: Immediate Start & Competitive Pay
Recruiting Today is actively recruiting for skilled Painters & Decorators across Liverpool L1 and the surrounding Merseyside region. Apply now for ASAP starts, flexible shifts, and temporary-to-permanent opportunities with a leading local recruitment agency.
Liverpool L1
City Centre & Surrounding Areas
ASAP / Immediate
Roles Available Now
£14 - £18 p/h
+ Holiday Pay, Experience Dependent
Temporary
Temp-to-Perm Pathways Available
Job Description: Painter & Decorator
Recruiting Today is partnering with leading construction firms, property maintenance companies, and residential developers in Liverpool L1 to source reliable and experienced Painters & Decorators. This is a hands-on role requiring a keen eye for detail and pride in delivering a high-quality finish across a variety of projects, from commercial refurbishments in the city centre to residential repaints in surrounding suburbs like Anfield, Toxteth, and Bootle.
As a trusted construction recruitment agency with a strong local presence, we understand the specific demands of the Liverpool market. Successful candidates will be placed on projects where their skills are valued, with the potential for ongoing work. Whether you're looking for a short-term assignment or a foot in the door with a major contractor, registering with Recruiting Today gives you access to the best painting and decorating jobs in Merseyside.
🌟 Why This Role?
- Variety of Work: Engage in diverse projects from new-build apartments to historic building restoration.
- Career Pathway: Demonstrate your skills and potentially move into a permanent position with our client partners.
- Local Focus: We prioritise placing workers on sites within a commutable distance from Liverpool L1.
- Supportive Agency: You’ll have a dedicated consultant, similar to the support offered for our Warehouse Operative roles in Portsmouth, ensuring you’re matched with the right site.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties
1Surface Preparation
- Thoroughly preparing walls, ceilings, woodwork, and metal surfaces by sanding, filling, and washing.
- Stripping old wallpaper and paint, ensuring a clean, stable base for new coatings.
- Masking and protecting adjacent areas, furniture, and fittings from paint splatter and dust.
2Application & Finishing
- Applying primers, undercoats, and topcoats of paint (water-based and oil-based) using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Hanging a wide variety of wallpapers, including standard, textured, and vinyl, ensuring seamless pattern matching.
- Executing specialist finishes such as rag-rolling, stippling, or gloss work to a high standard.
3Planning & Compliance
- Accurately estimating material quantities and minimising waste on site.
- Adhering strictly to all health & safety regulations, including COSHH for handling paints and solvents.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe working environment throughout the project lifecycle.
4Client & Team Liaison
- Working effectively as part of a site team, often alongside other trades like plasterers and carpenters.
- Communicating professionally with site supervisors, foremen, and occasionally direct clients.
- Ensuring the finished work meets the client's specification and quality expectations.
Essential Skills & Requirements
To be successful in this Painter & Decorator role in Liverpool, you will need a combination of practical skill, the right attitude, and necessary documentation. We assess all candidates thoroughly to ensure a good fit for both our clients and your career goals.
Must-Have Essentials
- Proven Experience: Minimum of 2 years professional painting & decorating experience, with references.
- Own Tools & PPE: Must have a reliable set of basic hand tools (brushes, rollers, scrapers) and Personal Protective Equipment.
- Right to Work: Valid proof of right to work in the UK (Passport, Birth Certificate & NI, BRP).
- Reliable Transport: Ability to travel to various sites across Liverpool L1 and the greater Merseyside area.
Highly Desirable
- CSCS Card: Any level of Construction Skills Certification Scheme card is a significant advantage.
- IPAF/PASMA: Licences for operating mobile platforms or scaffolding (not always essential but valued).
- Commercial Experience: Background in shopfitting, office refurbishment, or new-build construction.
- Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is beneficial for sites with limited public transport.
Salary, Pay & Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package
We believe in fairly rewarding skill and reliability. Your pay rate as a Painter & Decorator in Liverpool L1 will reflect your experience, qualifications, and the specific project requirements.
Standard rate for experienced decorators.
Based on a 10-hour day.
Reliable, timely payments processed.
Additional Benefits
- Holiday Pay Accrual: Paid in addition to your hourly rate, in line with UK legislation.
- Pension Scheme: Option to enrol in a workplace pension.
- Ongoing Work: Performance leading to repeated placements and longer-term contracts.
- Temp-to-Perm Potential: Many of our clients use temporary assignments as a probationary period for permanent hires.
- Referral Bonus: Earn extra for recommending other skilled tradespeople to us.
Just as we offer structured pay for Forklift Drivers, we ensure transparency and fairness for our painting staff. Overtime may be available on some projects, typically paid at a higher rate.
How to Apply & The Registration Process
Applying for this Painter & Decorator role with Recruiting Today is straightforward. We've designed our process to be fast and efficient, getting you from application to site in the shortest possible time, much like our system for filling Urgent Dispatch Operative roles in London.
Initial Application
Click the"Apply Now" button on this page. You'll be directed to our secure application portal. Have your CV ready to upload, or you can fill in our simple online form. If you are interested email your cv and info to [email protected]. Please mention"Liverpool L1 Painter" in the subject line.
Screening & Interview
A dedicated recruitment consultant will call you to discuss your experience, availability, and career goals. This may be followed by a brief video or in-person interview at our local office to verify your skills and documents.
Documentation & Compliance
We will guide you through our compliance process, which includes checking your Right to Work, collecting references, and setting up your payroll details. This is a one-time process for all future roles.
Job Placement & Start
Once cleared, you'll be matched with a suitable role. You'll receive a full briefing on the client, site location, start time, contact person, and specific requirements. Then, you're ready to start earning.
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Apply for This Painting Job →Frequently Asked Questions (Painter & Decorator Jobs)
The work is highly varied. In the L1 postcode (city centre and commercial district), a significant portion is commercial refurbishment – offices, retail units, hotels, and student accommodation. There is also steady demand for residential repaints in apartment blocks and for landlords preparing properties for new tenants. Some projects involve new-build interior finishing for the ongoing developments in the Baltic Triangle and King's Dock areas. We also place decorators for external work on period properties in the Georgian Quarter.
Yes, you can still apply. While a CSCS card is highly desirable and often required for larger construction sites, not all our clients mandate it—particularly for residential, interior, or smaller refurbishment projects. If you have strong experience but lack the card, we encourage you to apply. We can often place you on suitable non-CSCS sites initially and provide guidance on how to obtain one, which will significantly increase your earning potential and job opportunities on major projects. It's a worthwhile investment for your career.
Our process is designed for speed. For candidates with all their documents (Right to Work, references, CV) ready to go, it is possible to be on site within 48-72 hours of your initial application, assuming a suitable role is available. The most common delay is waiting for reference replies. We specialise in on-demand staffing for immediate needs, so we move quickly. If you're looking for an immediate start, be sure to highlight this when you speak with our consultant.
Absolutely. Many of our temporary placements have the potential to become temp-to-perm opportunities. Clients frequently use a temporary assignment as an extended working interview. If you demonstrate reliability, skill, and a good fit with the team, they may offer you a direct permanent contract. We also advertise dedicated permanent roles. We recommend expressing your interest in permanent work to your consultant so they can prioritise relevant opportunities, similar to how we manage permanent recruitment in other sectors.
Three key things: Local Expertise, Personal Service, and Ethical Practice. We're not a faceless national agency; we understand the Liverpool construction scene intimately. You get a dedicated consultant who builds a relationship with you and advocates for you with clients. We are committed to fair pay, on-time payment, and clear communication. We also support a wide range of roles beyond painting, from general construction staffing to niche positions, giving us a broad network of client contacts to find you the right fit.
Why Choose Recruiting Today?
- Local Liverpool Focus: We specialise in the L1 postcode and Merseyside, knowing the key employers and sites.
- Weekly Pay Guaranteed: Get paid reliably every Friday, with no delays or hidden deductions.
- Dedicated Consultant: A single point of contact who understands your skills and career aims.
- Safe & Accredited: We only work with reputable clients who maintain high health & safety standards.
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