Property Team Member - Painter

We are looking for people who bring a range of skills to the organisation to help us meet our mission.

​HARP is South Essex’s leading homelessness charity and every year we work with around 1,000 local people to help them overcome or avoid homelessness.​

It is an exciting time to be joining HARP. The organisation has undergone significant change and growth over the past twelve months and we have ambitious plans for the future which will continue to transform lives.

Applicants for this position must be available for interview 24th June 2026

This role is ideal for someone with painting and decorating experience who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and enjoys being part of a supportive and purpose-driven team. 

You will carry out a wide range of decorating and maintenance work across HARP’s properties, including emergency accommodation, transitional housing, the Bradbury Centre, charity shops and other community spaces. 

You will need to work sensitively and respectfully within environments where people may be living or accessing support services while works are taking place. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Carrying out interior and exterior painting and decorating works across HARP properties 

• Preparing surfaces including sanding, filling and making good 

• Supporting wider building maintenance and improvement works where appropriate 

• Helping maintain safe, clean and welcoming environments 

• Ensuring all works are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales 

• Maintaining painting supplies and equipment 

• Following health and safety procedures and safe working practices at all times 

• Providing a professional and friendly service across all HARP sites 

About you 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has experience in painting and decorating 

• Has a good understanding of buildings and property maintenance 

• Takes pride in delivering quality workmanship 

• Can manage their workload effectively and work independently when required 

• Has good communication skills and a positive, flexible approach 

• Works well as part of a team 

• Holds a valid UK driving licence 

• Shares HARP’s values and commitment to supporting people with dignity and respect 

At HARP, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that equity is essential to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic background, or other characteristics, have access to equal opportunities for employment, advancement, and success.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our hiring, promotion, and compensation practices are fair, transparent, and free from bias. We actively seek to identify and eliminate barriers to employment and professional growth for underrepresented groups, and we embrace diverse perspectives as a source of strength, innovation, and growth.
Our commitment to equity means that we provide ongoing training and support to ensure that all employees can thrive in their roles and contribute meaningfully to our mission. We continually assess our policies, programs, and culture to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our staff and fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, and accountability.

By embedding equity in our workplace, we aim to create a culture where differences are not just respected but celebrated, and where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We believe that when everyone has an equal chance to succeed, we all benefit.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please fill out the application form below. You’ll need to confirm your right to work, fill out your contact details, attach your CV and Covering letter and fill our a short equality, diversity and inclusion questionnaire. You can save and resume your application at any time.