Facilities Assistant

Location:

Rotherham and Worksop (across 3 campus)

Hours:

Full‑time, 37 hours

Salary: £29,455 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Our Client is seeking an experienced Estates Group Decorator to support the upkeep and enhancement of college buildings across all campuses. Reporting to the Director of Estates, Facilities, Health & Safety and Security, you will play a key role in maintaining high visual and safety standards across a diverse estate. This is a cross‑site position requiring regular travel, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and the ability to manage a varied workload independently and as part of a wider Estates team.

• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, sanding, filling and removal of old coverings.
• Apply paints, varnishes, stains and protective coatings to internal and external surfaces.
• Install internal and external vinyl coverings.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure correct branding, colours and finishes.
• Develop and manage a planned schedule of decorating works across all campuses.
• Carry out planned maintenance tasks and respond to reactive repair requests.
• Perform sealing and mastic work in bathrooms, kitchens and other suitable areas.
• Assist with general maintenance duties such as exam room setups or furniture moves.
• Comply fully with COSHH and health & safety regulations.
• Work safely at height, including use of scaffolding or platforms when required.

• Proven experience in painting and decorating.
• Recognised industry qualification (NVQ or equivalent).
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance.
• Organised, methodical and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and team‑working skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and data protection standards.

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme