Supervisor - Painting & Decorating

Our client is an established and growing painting and decorating business delivering high-quality finishes across prestigious residential properties and commercial spaces.

We are recruiting an experienced Working Supervisor who can lead from the front. This is a hands-on position combining professional painting and decorating with responsibility for supervising projects, supporting the site team and maintaining excellent client relationships.

You will work alongside a small team of decorators while ensuring every project is completed safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard. The role requires a calm, professional approach, particularly when working in occupied homes and other client-facing environments.

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• Work alongside the team on high-spec painting and decorating projects
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• Supervise the day-to-day activities of up to five decorators
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• Allocate work and provide practical guidance to team members
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• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standard
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• Act as the principal on-site contact for clients, colleagues and suppliers
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• Coordinate schedules, materials and daily workloads
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• Identify and resolve site issues proactively
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• Maintain a clean, safe and respectful working environment
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• Promote sustainable practices and the responsible use of materials
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• Ensure all work meets relevant health and safety requirements
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You will be an experienced painter and decorator who takes pride in producing an excellent finish and is comfortable leading others.

To be considered, you should have:

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• Strong professional painting and decorating experience
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• Experience working on high-end residential and/or commercial projects
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• Previous supervisory, foreperson or team-leading experience
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• The ability to remain hands-on while managing a small team
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• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
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• Confident, professional communication skills
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• The ability to work respectfully in occupied residential properties
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• Strong organisational and on-site problem-solving skills
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• A valid CSCS card
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• A valid SMSTS qualification
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• The ability to complete the required DBS checks
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• Competitive salary and benefits
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• Permanent, full-time employment
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• Interesting, high-quality projects across London
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• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
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• A supportive and friendly working environment
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• The opportunity to work for a business committed to craftsmanship and sustainability
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Please apply through Reed with an up-to-date CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted by the recruitment agency with further confidential information about the employer and position.