Prepped walls in a room being decorated, with dust sheets over furniture

We're hiring in Landbeach, Cambridge

Decorator's Labourer (Self-Employed, CIS)

We're looking for a reliable labourer to help our decorators on jobs across Cambridge: preparing rooms, protecting people's homes and keeping every job clean and tidy.

About us

Graham Halpenny Decorators is a Dulux Select painting and decorating company based in Landbeach, just north of Cambridge. Graham visits every job himself and writes every quotation; Belinda organises the projects and keeps customers informed.

Our team of 12 decorators works for homeowners, landlords, offices, schools and colleges across Cambridge and the villages around it. A tidy house at the end of each day is part of every job, and that's where you come in.

What you'll do

  • Protecting floors, furniture and fittings with dust sheets and masking before work starts.
  • Stripping wallpaper, filling and sanding under the direction of the decorators.
  • Carrying materials, setting up steps and towers safely, and fetching supplies.
  • Clearing up and cleaning each room at the end of the day, so the customer's home is left tidy.

What you need

  • Reliable, careful and happy to work in people's homes.
  • Fit for physical work, including carrying and working at height on steps.
  • To be registered for CIS with HMRC, or willing to register.
  • A full UK driving licence and your own transport: our jobs are spread across Cambridge and the towns and villages around it.
  • The right to work in the UK.

Welcome, but not essential

  • Experience labouring on building or decorating jobs.
  • An interest in learning the decorating trade.

The role

Location
Cambridge and surrounding villages, from our base in Landbeach (CB25 9FA)
Basis
Self-employed, paid under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Hours
Agreed job by job
Pay
Discussed when we get in touch
Closing date
2 January 2027 (we may extend it)
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FAQ

Questions about this role

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What does self-employed under CIS mean?

You work for us as a self-employed subcontractor rather than an employee. Under HMRC's Construction Industry Scheme we take a deduction from your payments towards your tax and National Insurance and pass it to HMRC. You need to register for CIS with HMRC, and you file your own Self Assessment tax return.

Do I need experience?

Labouring experience helps, but what matters most is being reliable, careful and tidy.

Where will I be working?

On jobs across Cambridge and the towns and villages around it, from our base in Landbeach (CB25 9FA). That's why a driving licence and your own transport are needed.

What are the hours?

Hours are agreed job by job, depending on the work and the customer.

What happens after I apply?

We read every application and will get in touch to talk about your experience and the work. If it looks like a good fit, we'll arrange to meet.

Can I send a CV?

You don't need one: the form asks for everything we need. If you have a CV or photos of your work, you're welcome to send them on WhatsApp after you apply.

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Graham will visit at a time that suits you, talk through colours and finishes, and send a detailed written quotation.

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