Painter & Decorator Recruitment Agency UK
Phoenix Gray Recruitment is a specialist painter and decorator recruitment agency — supplying CSCS-verified painters, decorators, and finishing operatives to housebuilders, main contractors, and specialist decorating subcontractors across the UK. Painters and decorators are essential to the finishing stages of every construction programme, and reliable supply at the right programme stage is one of the most frequently requested services from our contractor clients.
Our painter and decorator division maintains a live pipeline of experienced, card-confirmed painters — from general site decorators on housebuilding programmes through to specialist spray painters, wallpaper hangers, and commercial decorating supervisors for high-specification fit-out projects. Phoenix Gray can typically supply within 24–48 hours.
Quick Answer
What is a painter and decorator recruitment agency?
A painter and decorator recruitment agency specialises in sourcing and placing CSCS-verified painters, decorators and finishing operatives into construction and fit-out programmes. Phoenix Gray is a UK specialist painting and decorating recruitment agency that verifies CSCS card status and checks references before placement — supplying site painters to housebuilders, main contractors, and decorating subcontractors nationwide.
Painter & Decorator Roles We Recruit
Our painter and decorator division covers every level of decorating and finishing — from general site painters on housebuilding programmes through to specialist spray painters, wallpaper hangers, and decorating supervisors on commercial fit-out. All operatives are CSCS card verified before placement.
Sectors We Cover
Housebuilding & Residential
Painters and decorators for volume housebuilding — internal and external decorating on new build residential programmes.
Commercial Fit-Out
Commercial painters and spray painters for office, hotel, and retail fit-out — high-specification internal finishes.
Social Housing
Decorators for social housing new build and refurbishment — estate painting programmes and void property decoration.
Education & Healthcare
Painters for education and healthcare facilities — low-odour, anti-microbial, and specialist coating applications.
Refurbishment
Experienced decorators for refurbishment projects — stripping and redecorating, specialist finishes, and heritage colour matching.
Industrial & External
Industrial and external painters for steel structures, facades, and specialist protective coating applications.
Why Use a Specialist Painter & Decorator Agency?
CSCS card verified
We verify CSCS Blue Card (Skilled Worker) status for all painters and decorators before placement — and Gold Card for experienced operatives.
Programme stage matching
We understand the programme stage requirements for painting — supplying at the right time for second fix and finishing stages.
Spray painters available
Phoenix Gray can supply airless spray painters with experience on commercial fit-out programmes, in addition to traditional brush and roller decorators.
24–48 hour turnaround
For site painters and decorators, Phoenix Gray can typically supply within 24–48 hours across most UK regions.
Payroll handled in-house
CIS, PAYE, and umbrella payroll all handled by Phoenix Gray — weekly payment, compliant and accurate.
Right-to-work checked
Full right-to-work documentation checked before any placement — protecting your business from illegal working risk.
Painter & Decorator Across the UK
Phoenix Gray recruits across all major UK cities and regions. Select your area for local market information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Request Painters & Decorators?
Submit your vacancy and we will source verified, compliant candidates for your programme.
Submit a VacancyFind Painting & Decorating Work?
Register with Phoenix Gray and access live vacancies across the UK — weekly pay on qualifying assignments.