Paint & Decorating Advisor
Location:
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
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Type:
Full-time
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Reports to:
Store Manager
The Role:
Help customers get great results, match colours, recommend the right coatings and tools, and give clear, practical advice on prep and application.
You will:
* Welcome customers and understand the job, budget, and finish they want.
* Tint and colour-match accurately
(training and support provided).
* Explain products and techniques in plain English—primers, stains, rollers/brushes, tapes, fillers, wallpaper, adhesives.
* Keep displays and sample areas tidy, current, and well-stocked.
* Process sales cleanly at the POS and handle returns correctly.
* Support stock checks, shelf fills, and seasonal changeovers.
* Follow H&S basics every time: safe handling, ventilation, and labelling.
Team Values:
* Straight talk:
clear, honest advice.
* Safety first:
protect customers, colleagues, and our reputation.
* Team over ego:
jump in where needed; tidy as you go.
* Local pride:
Donegal service—friendly, reliable, helpful.
* Keep learning:
products change; we stay current and share what we know.
Your Skills:
* Retail/showroom experience (paint, hardware, or interiors helpful).
* A good eye for colour and finish; patient and detail-focused.
* Confident communication—listen first, then offer practical guidance.
* Comfortable with tools and coatings (or eager to learn fast).
* Accurate under pressure—especially during tinting and weekend rushes.
Nice to Have:
* Colour-theory basics, surface-prep know-how, wallpapering essentials.
* Experience with tint machines or colour readers.
What We Offer:
* Competitive wages + staff discount
* Closed Over Christmas and New Year
* No Sunday Work
* Solid training and progression (learn across Paint, Retail and Hire)
* A supportive, local team with a track record of growing people
* Staff rate on all hires
How to apply:
Email a short CV and a line about a colour scheme you love to
with the subject
"Watson Hire – Paint Showroom."
Why Join Us?
At Watson Hire, we are committed to providing excellent service and a positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, employee discounts, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. If you are passionate about paint, decor, colour trends and providing great customer service, we would love to have you on our team
*Flexible hours including Saturdays. We are closed Sundays and over the Christmas holidays. Some out of hours will be required for once-off events. Full training will be provided, and ongoing development opportunities are available*