Multiskilled Painter & Decorator

Job Description

Being part of a multi-disciplinary work team within the Housing & Property repairs function, the role requires a trade/skill suitable for the work performed. Employees will assist in taking jobs from inception to completion based on integrated and self-directed work practices. Responsibilities may vary while maintaining the general character of duties.

• Carrying out a wide range of maintenance, responsive repairs, void works, and property repairs connected with all aspects of their own trade and elements of a designated secondary trade.
• Allocation of secondary trade responsibilities with in‑house training provided for all secondary trade requirements.
• Perform duties appropriate to the post beyond those detailed in the job outline.
• Comply with Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation and Council policies.

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South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first‑class leisure amenities, worldwide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, aiming to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. Our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, local economy and environment.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks' holidays)
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work‑life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate must become a member of the PVG Scheme, or update an existing membership, prior to any formal offer of employment. You may be required to meet PVG costs. For further information, visit the Disclosure Scotland website at

Interviews for this post are scheduled for 06/03/2026.

The grade of this post is Level 7.

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.