Experienced Painter & Decorator - Christchurch & South Island
Job Description
- We are looking for experienced Painters, Skilled Brush Hands and Qualified Painters to join a range of projects across Christchurch and the wider South Island.
- Whether you’re a skilled brush hand with solid experience or a qualified painter with years on the tools, we want to hear from you.
- We work with a range of reputable clients and can offer ongoing opportunities across different projects, with the potential to move into permanent employment for the right people.
- What’s on offer
- $25–$35 per hour depending on your experience and skill level
- Subcontractors welcome to apply, with rates negotiated based on experience
- 40+ hours per week
- Weekly pay
- Immediate starts available
- Long-term and ongoing work
- Temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities
- Work with established and reputable clients
- Variety of projects across Christchurch and the South Island
- PPE provided
- What we’re looking for
- Minimum 2 years’ painting experience
- Experienced brush hands, skilled painters and qualified painters all considered
- Strong preparation, cutting-in, rolling and finishing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good attention to detail and pride in your artistry
- Your own reliable vehicle and transport
- Your own basic painting tools
- Good physical fitness and stamina, with the ability to work on your feet throughout the day, safely use ladders and access equipment, and carry out the physical demands of painting work
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
- Clean Ministry of Justice check
- Must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand
- Highly beneficial
The following tickets and certifications are highly beneficial
Site Safe
EWP
Working at Heights
If you don’t currently hold all of these tickets but have strong painting experience, we would still like to hear from you.
Ready to get started? If you’re an experienced painter looking for reliable hours, weekly pay and the opportunity to work with some great companies across Christchurch and the South Island, apply today.
Immediate starts are available for suitable candidates.
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