Full-Time Position (40 hours) - Shifts typically vary between 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evening shifts may be required depending on business needs.

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose. We’re currently looking for a passionate Painter & Decorator to join our dedicated Maintenance team.

Your role in our family:

• Ensure all painting and decorating work is completed to a high standard, following all relevant health and safety guidelines
• Work under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, carrying out daily duties from the defects logbook
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring all log sheets and records are kept up to date
• Carry out repairs and project work as required
• Take full responsibility for completing all assigned jobs to a high standard
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure smooth coordination of works
• Minimise disruption to guests at all times while carrying out duties
• Report any problems or issues to your manager, or to senior management in their absence

What would make you the perfect fit?

• A genuine passion for maintenance, painting & decorating, and delivering high standards of workmanship.
• Previous experience in a Painter & Decorator role, ideally within a hotel, commercial, or high-quality environment.
• Good knowledge of health & safety practices and safe working procedures.
• A proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• A professional manner with the ability to remain guest-aware and minimise disruption.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a close-knit maintenance team.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays if required.

The Best Bit:

• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• Free staff meals and parking
• Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa
• Discounts on Spa treatments and prodcuts
• Refer a Friend Scheme 
• Uniform Provided
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
• Regular staff events, including Summer Party, Bonfire Night and Christmas Lunch
• Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action, offering a range of support services for wellbeing and advice

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

“Being a part of the Sopwell Family made me think anything was possible in my career”

If this sounds like your dream job, we would love to hear from you! All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Full-Time Position (40 hours) - Shifts typically vary between 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evening shifts may be required depending on business needs.

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose. We’re currently looking for a passionate Painter & Decorator to join our dedicated Maintenance team.

Your role in our family:

• Ensure all painting and decorating work is completed to a high standard, following all relevant health and safety guidelines
• Work under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, carrying out daily duties from the defects logbook
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring all log sheets and records are kept up to date
• Carry out repairs and project work as required
• Take full responsibility for completing all assigned jobs to a high standard
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure smooth coordination of works
• Minimise disruption to guests at all times while carrying out duties
• Report any problems or issues to your manager, or to senior management in their absence

What would make you the perfect fit?

• A genuine passion for maintenance, painting & decorating, and delivering high standards of workmanship.
• Previous experience in a Painter & Decorator role, ideally within a hotel, commercial, or high-quality environment.
• Good knowledge of health & safety practices and safe working procedures.
• A proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• A professional manner with the ability to remain guest-aware and minimise disruption.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a close-knit maintenance team.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays if required.

The Best Bit:

• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• Free staff meals and parking
• Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa
• Discounts on Spa treatments and prodcuts
• Refer a Friend Scheme 
• Uniform Provided
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
• Regular staff events, including Summer Party, Bonfire Night and Christmas Lunch
• Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action, offering a range of support services for wellbeing and advice

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

“Being a part of the Sopwell Family made me think anything was possible in my career”

If this sounds like your dream job, we would love to hear from you! All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.