Painter & Decorator​/General Builder

Contract: Permanent

Location: Remote cover of the southwest region (Exeter office)

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum

SEED Environmental is one of the UK’s leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an “Intelligent Solutions” approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a family culture where everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open to ideas. We value giving people a voice and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop their careers.

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

We are seeking a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our Fire & Flood restoration team in Exeter, with remote coverage of the southwest region. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality decorating and finishing work in domestic properties that have been affected by fire, flood, or other insured damage. You’ll play a crucial role in restoring homes to their pre-loss condition, working in both occupied and unoccupied properties including kitchens and bathrooms, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service.

• Carry out all aspects of painting and decorating, including preparation, priming, painting, wallpapering, and finishing of walls, ceilings, and woodwork
• Apply decorative finishes to kitchens, bathrooms, and other domestic areas to insurance specifications
• Conduct general building tasks including stripping out fire/flood damaged areas
• Remove damaged materials and prepare surfaces for reinstatement and redecoration
• Collaborate closely with other trades including carpenters, electricians, plasterers, and plumbers
• Ensure all work meets high quality, safety, and industry standards
• Follow health and safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and COSHH requirements
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and respectful working environment within clients’ homes
• Communicate empathetically and professionally with homeowners during what can be a stressful time
• Keep accurate records including timesheets, job records, reports, and before/after photos
• Occasionally attend emergency call-outs or strip-out works
• Attend training sessions, toolbox talks, and team meetings as required

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating (or equivalent experience/time served)
• Proven experience in domestic repair and refurbishment works
• Good knowledge of general building techniques and surface preparation
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work away from home when required

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

We offer a competitive salary of circa £30,000 per annum and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Holiday entitlement increasing with service (up to 25 days plus bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Company van with fuel card
• Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme
• Overtime rates and meal allowances for away work
• Supportive family culture where everyone is welcoming and helpful

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this role.

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary. We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people.

Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.