Painter

D&S Signature Painting

Job Title: Painter

Key Responsibilities: 

Prepare interior and exterior surfaces, including stripping old coatings, removing deteriorated coatings, patching timber elements, treating rust and corrosion where required, filling cracks and holes, and sanding, scraping, and priming for a smooth base.

Operate hand and power tools including orbital/round sanding machines

Apply suitable primers, protective coatings, and topcoats using brush, roller and spray methods

Mix paints, stains, and coatings to match colour requirements, adjusting with thinners, pigments, driers, and oils as needed

Use brushes, rollers, or spray guns to coat a range of surfaces, including drywall, timber, and metal, with paint, varnish, or stain

Carry out painting and coating work on various architectural metal surfaces such as metal roofing, aluminium windows, metal doors and garage doors, metal fences, cladding panels, handrails and structural steel. 

Mask and protect adjacent areas to prevent overspray and paint splattering

Carry out decorative and artistic coating systems, including Italian water-based finishes such as Spiver or Novacolor, where required.

Maintain clean, tidy and safe work sites

Work independently or as part of a team to meet project deadlines

Skills and Experience Required

• 1-2 Years of relevant experience, OR a Level 4 qualification or above in the relevant field, OR a Bachelor's degree or above in any field
• Reliable, punctual, and physically fit for on-site tasks
• Applicants should be a New Zealand citizen or Resident
• No criminal record
• Full-time availability; may work during weekends

Application Details

We offer $30-35 per hour for a suitable candidate, depending on work experience. This is a permanent full-time role. The job is based on a minimum of 30 hours of work per week. If you feel like a fit for this role, please apply via the website.