{"id":910,"date":"2026-06-15T05:14:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T05:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rankedge.lk\/paintingmates\/?page_id=910"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:09:09","slug":"careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rankedge.lk\/paintingmates\/careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"910\" class=\"elementor elementor-910\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a26c2fd e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-6a26c2fd-ef2ea95 \" data-id=\"6a26c2fd\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6a26c2fd\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"6a26c2fd\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3abb0de8 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-3abb0de8-8c3211d \" data-id=\"3abb0de8\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3abb0de8\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"3abb0de8\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61993687 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"61993687\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Google+Sans+Flex&display=swap');\r\n\r\n:root {\r\n  --red: #C8102E;\r\n  --red-dark: #9B0C22;\r\n  --dark: #1A1A1A;\r\n  --font-head: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\r\n  --font-body: 'Google Sans Flex', 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Gradient overlay \u2014 sits on top of your background image \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n.pm-hero-overlay {\r\n  position: absolute;\r\n  inset: 0;\r\n  z-index: 1;\r\n  \/* Dark fade from left \u2192 fully transparent on the right,\r\n     so the photo stays visible while text remains readable *\/\r\n  background: linear-gradient(\r\n    to right,\r\n    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.92) 0%,\r\n    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.82) 30%,\r\n    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.45) 55%,\r\n    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.05) 80%,\r\n    rgba(20, 18, 16, 0) 100%\r\n  );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text content block \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n.pm-hero-content {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  z-index: 2;\r\n  max-width: 560px;\r\n  padding: 64px 5%;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-direction: column;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n  min-height: 520px;\r\n  font-family: var(--font-body);\r\n  box-sizing: border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Breadcrumb *\/\r\n.pm-breadcrumb {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  gap: 7px;\r\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\r\n  font-family: var(--font-body);\r\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n  letter-spacing: 0.08em;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n.pm-breadcrumb a {\r\n  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);\r\n  text-decoration: none;\r\n  transition: color 0.2s;\r\n  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);\r\n}\r\n.pm-breadcrumb a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); 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Flexible jobs, fair pay, and a team that has your back.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"pm-hero-cta-row\">\r\n    <a href=\"#quote\" class=\"pm-btn-primary\">view jobs<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"#types\" class=\"pm-btn-outline-dark\">contact us<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-415e1d64 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-415e1d64-f9423d3 \" data-id=\"415e1d64\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"415e1d64\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"415e1d64\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3364884 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-36b081e \" data-id=\"3364884\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3364884\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"3364884\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25bc00c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"25bc00c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin \/>\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Google+Sans+Flex:wght@100..900&family=Playfair+Display:wght@700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .why-section {\r\n    padding: 64px 48px 72px;\r\n    \/*background: #F2EFE9;*\/\r\n    font-family: 'Google Sans Flex', sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .why-eyebrow {\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.12em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    color: #C8102E;\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .why-heading {\r\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 38px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    color: #111;\r\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\r\n    line-height: 1.15;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .why-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n    gap: 18px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .why-card {\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    border-radius: 14px;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);\r\n    padding: 28px 24px 32px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .why-icon {\r\n    width: 36px;\r\n    height: 36px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\r\n    color: #C8102E;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .why-card h3 {\r\n    font-size: 17px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    color: #111;\r\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n    font-family: 'Google Sans Flex', sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .why-card p {\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    color: #555;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 720px) {\r\n    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\r\n    .why-heading { font-size: 30px; }\r\n    .why-section { padding: 48px 24px 56px; }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"why-section\">\r\n  <p class=\"why-eyebrow\">Why PaintingMates<\/p>\r\n  <h2 class=\"why-heading\">What's in it for you<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"why-grid\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"why-card\">\r\n      <svg class=\"why-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/>\r\n        <path d=\"M12 6v1m0 10v1M9.5 9.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 5 0c0 1.5-1 2-2.5 2.5S9.5 13.5 9.5 15a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 5 0\"\/>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n      <h3>Competitive rates<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Paid above award. Weekly pay, always on time.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"why-card\">\r\n      <svg class=\"why-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/>\r\n        <path d=\"M16 2v4M8 2v4M3 10h18\"\/>\r\n        <path d=\"M9 15l2 2 4-4\"\/>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n      <h3>Consistent work<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Steady pipeline of residential and commercial jobs across Melbourne.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"why-card\">\r\n      <svg class=\"why-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <path d=\"M14.7 6.3a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.4l1.6 1.6a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l3-3a1 1 0 0 0-1.4-1.4L19 6.2l-.9-.9a1 1 0 0 0-1.4 0l-2 2Z\"\/>\r\n        <path d=\"M3 21 12 12\"\/>\r\n        <path d=\"M12.5 7.5 7 13l4 4 5.5-5.5\"\/>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n      <h3>Tools provided<\/h3>\r\n      <p>We supply the gear. You bring the skill.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"why-card\">\r\n      <svg class=\"why-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/>\r\n        <circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/>\r\n        <path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n      <h3>Supportive team<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Small crew, no drama. Everyone's treated with respect.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c35596b e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-a5a5ebb \" data-id=\"c35596b\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"c35596b\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"c35596b\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c29ab2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6c29ab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin \/>\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Google+Sans+Flex:wght@100..900&family=Playfair+Display:wght@700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .roles-section {\r\n    padding: 64px 48px 72px;\r\n    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6.3a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.4l1.6 1.6a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l3-3a1 1 0 0 0-1.4-1.4L19 6.2l-.9-.9a1 1 0 0 0-1.4 0l-2 2Z\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M3 21 12 12M12.5 7.5 7 13l4 4 5.5-5.5\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p class=\"role-title\">Residential Painter<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"role-meta\">\r\n            <span class=\"role-badge\">Full-time<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"role-location\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7Z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              Melbourne, VIC\r\n            <\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n     \r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"role-card\" href=\"#\">\r\n      <div class=\"role-left\">\r\n        <div class=\"role-icon-wrap\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n            <rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M9 3v18M3 9h6M3 15h6M15 3v18M15 9h6M15 15h6\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p class=\"role-title\">Commercial Painter<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"role-meta\">\r\n            <span class=\"role-badge\">Full-time<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"role-location\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7Z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              Melbourne, VIC\r\n            <\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"role-card\" href=\"#\">\r\n      <div class=\"role-left\">\r\n        <div class=\"role-icon-wrap\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n            <polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p class=\"role-title\">Apprentice Painter<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"role-meta\">\r\n            <span class=\"role-badge\">Apprenticeship<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"role-location\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 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