Careers · Open position
Painter
Prepare and paint rooms, corridors, doors and metal work to a high standard at a secure client site in Baghdad.
The role
| Position | Painter |
|---|---|
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq (secure client site) |
| Reports to | Site Supervisor |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Salary | Discussed at interview, based on experience |
| Housing, meals and transport | Not provided. Candidates should live within daily travel distance of Baghdad. |
| Posted | 14 November 2026 |
Key responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces: clean, scrape, fill, sand and prime
- Paint walls, ceilings, doors, frames and metal work by brush, roller or spray
- Patch drywall and plaster after plumbing and electrical work
- Protect floors and fixtures, and leave each area clean
- Wear the required PPE and follow all site safety and security rules
Equal opportunity and your rights
- Open to Iraqi nationals only at this time. Applicants must be 18 or older.
- We select on merit. We do not discriminate on grounds of sex, religion, sect, ethnicity, colour, social origin, political opinion, disability or trade union membership. Women and men are equally welcome to apply.
- If hired, you receive a written employment contract in Arabic, full wages paid on time, social security registration, and working hours, leave and safety conditions in line with Iraqi Labour Law No. 37 of 2015.
- Medical and drug checks are limited to what the job safely requires and are kept confidential.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of work as a painter
- Neat, accurate work and attention to detail
- Iraqi nationals only
- Aged 18 or over
- Able to pass a medical check, drug test and background check
Security vetting required
This job is on a secure client site. Every candidate must pass the client's security vetting and receive a site access badge before starting work. Any job offer depends on passing vetting. You pay nothing for vetting or badging.
A plus
- Spray painting or epoxy coating experience
- Experience on secure government or military sites
- Basic spoken English
How to apply
Complete the application form in English or Arabic. It takes about 10 minutes on your phone. Have ready: your national ID and residency card (front and back), and your passport and CV if you have them. You need a Google account to upload files.
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- We never charge recruitment fees, and our recruiters may not either.
- We never hold your passport or identity documents.
- Selection is based on merit; we do not discriminate.
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