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Painter Decorator CV Template (Text Format)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Experienced Painter and Decorator with 8 years of experience delivering high-quality residential and commercial painting services across the North East. Skilled in surface preparation, colour mixing, and applying a range of finishes with a strong focus on attention to detail and health and safety compliance. Proven ability to manage projects efficiently, consistently exceed client expectations and achieve high satisfaction rates.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed Painter & Decorator
Gateshead — June 20XX–Present

  • Provide high-quality residential and commercial painting services, ensuring smooth finishes and precise colour accuracy, which has led to a 20% increase in repeat business
  • Prepare a variety of surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and woodwork, consistently achieving client satisfaction scores of 95%+
  • Implement strict health and safety measures on-site, resulting in zero incidents over the last three years
  • Manage project timelines effectively, completing projects 10% ahead of schedule on average while maintaining high standards
  • Completed a full interior repaint of a commercial office building, praised for its attention to detail and durability

Painter & Decorator | North East Paint
Gateshead — June 20XX–January 20XX

  • Applied a range of paints and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces, contributing to over 50 successful projects annually with a focus on precision and longevity
  • Developed expertise in colour mixing and matching, reducing material waste and improving efficiency
  • Trained junior staff in surface preparation techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team performance
  • Supported the completion of a large-scale housing development, ensuring the project was finished on time and within budget
  • Helped implement a new inventory system that reduced supply costs by 10%

SKILLS

  • Surface preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Knowledge of paints and finishes
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Colour mixing and matching
  • Wallpaper application

EDUCATION

  • Newcastle College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
    City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating (September 20XX–October 20XX)
  • Gateshead College, Gateshead
    NVQ Level 2 in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting (September 20XX–October 20XX)

How to write a painter decorator CV

Whether you specialise in residential or commercial projects, this guide will help you write a CV with a tailored professional summary, a well-rounded skills section, and clear examples of your work experience, all of which are essential on CVs to highlight your expertise in the industry.

1. Craft a professional summary that highlights your expertise

Your professional summary should convey your practical experience and unique skills.

To do that, add:

  • your years of experience
  • the types of projects you’ve worked on (like residential homes, commercial spaces)
  • any specific skills you can offer, like wallpapering, paint mixing, or surface preparation.

And to prove you’re great at your job, don’t forget to show you deliver great customer satisfaction. Maybe you could add a quote from a customer or say how often you get repeat customers.

Example professional summary

Skilled painter-decorator with 6+ years of experience transforming residential and commercial spaces. Adept at surface preparation, colour consultation, and executing high-quality finishes with precision and efficiency. Passionate about delivering exceptional results while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

2. Emphasise key skills that set you apart

The skills section on your CV should showcase your technical abilities and the tools or techniques you have mastered.

One good tip is to include a mix of technical skills like spray painting and paint application techniques along with personal skills like time management and client communication to show you’ve mastered all the tricks of the trade.

Skills  to add to your painter-decorator CV

  • Surface preparation (sanding, filling, priming)
  • Paint application (roller, brush, spray painting)
  • Wallpapering and plastering
  • Colour matching and paint mixing
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Client consultation and project management
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving
  • Strong communication skills

3. Showcase your experience with specific achievements

Next comes the biggest part of your CV — your work experience section.

Here, focus on the scope of the projects you’ve handled, the types of clients (e.g., homeowners, contractors), and your contributions to enhancing spaces.

Provide real-life examples of your achievements: Delivering jobs before deadlines, cutting costs, and delivering gorgeous decorative features are all examples of things you could mention in your work experience bullet points.

Example of a painter/decorator’s work experience section

Painter-Decorator
XYZ Decorating Services, Newcastle-under-Lyme | May 20XX – Present

  • Completed interior and exterior painting projects for over 50 residential homes and 10 commercial properties, ensuring high standards of workmanship
  • Spearheaded the use of eco-friendly paints, reducing waste by 20% and improving air quality for clients
  • Successfully managed time-sensitive projects, reducing completion times by 15% through efficient teamwork and planning

4. Highlight your qualifications in the education section

Having painter-decorator qualifications will set you apart from other applicants. So include any certifications, such as a Level 2 or 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating, or apprenticeships in your education section.

Also, mention any additional training you’ve had in health and safety or specialised techniques, as these pros can boost your employability.

Example of a painter decorator’s education section

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating
City & Guilds | Completed: June 20XX

Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating
ABC Construction | September 20XX – August 20XX

Health & Safety Certification
CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test | Completed: July 20XX

Painter Decorator job outlook in 2026 — things to know

According to the UK Earnings Explorer provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), painter decorators in the UK earn an average annual salary of £27,946.

You can find information about the gender pay gap for painter decorators on the ONS’ website.

Data source: The Office for National Statistics, an agency of His Majesty’s Government. The information contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and reflects the ONS’s most recent salary (1/11/2023), gender pay gap (4/2023), and skills shortage data (6/2022).

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Samuel Johns
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Samuel Johns

Samuel Johns is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Senior Editor on the CV Genius team, with 7+ years of experience in the careers space. He has helped countless job hunters craft high-quality CVs and cover letters, exceed expectations at interviews, and obtain their dream jobs. Born and raised in County Durham in the beautiful North East, he graduated with a BA (Hons) in French Language and Literature from the University of Bristol in 2013 and has worked in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, London, Paris, and Taipei as a French–English translator. He’s determined to use his native English and fluent French skills to help UK and French candidates get the jobs they deserve. In addition to the British and French versions of CV Genius, Samuel’s job-hunt advice has been published on numerous websites, including Careers.org, the University of Warwick, the Enterprisers Project, and HR.com. If you’d like to collaborate, please reach out to Samuel through LinkedIn. Please note, we don’t accept guest posts and won’t reply to such requests.