Painter & Decorator

Work Arrangement:
Full Time (On site)

Contract Type:
Permanent

Closing Date: 03/07/2026

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The role of Painter and Decorator is based in the Building Maintenance Team, part of the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) section of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management. You will provide a reactive and planned maintenance service operating in a busy, fast paced environment across the University’s campus. The primary focus of the role will be the scheduling, co‑ordination as well as the practical elements of painting and decorating, however you also have the opportunity to support other maintenance functions as required.

The majority of work is of a physical nature and requires manual handling ability to carry equipment across campus, the ability to use ladders when required and the dexterity to undertake a range of work tasks to ensure a good decorative finish.

A technical knowledge of current decorating best practice techniques is essential. The ability to follow work procedures and instructions, and to use your own initiative, as well as the ability to manage your own and your team's workload in order to undertake the effective decorating activities of the estate ensuring jobs are completed in an effective, high quality and timely manner is a key element of the role.

As a visible uniformed representative of the University a professional, customer focused attitude is essential as interaction with students, staff, visitors and members of the public will be an important part of this role.

The University’s estate contains a varied range of properties which understandably present their own challenges. Some, e.g. the Arts Tower, are of great architectural importance and must be preserved as part of our national heritage, whilst others such as the award winning Information Commons are modern and sophisticated in their design and servicing.

Support the building's managers in scheduling and planning painting and decorating activities in their areas.

Support and schedule your team's activities to ensure all buildings are maintained to the highest standards.

Carry out planned painting and decorating across the whole campus, which will involve driving University owned vehicles between sites, completing jobs safely, following relevant procedures correctly, and ensuring work is completed on time.

Complete individual maintenance activities (i.e. small refurbishment works), usually in occupied buildings, giving consideration to maintaining access and security whilst minimising disruption. Ensure works are progressed effectively including ancillary duties including shelf bracket, pin and noticeboard removal and replacement to ensure a professional finish.

At all times, carry out work in compliance with the University’s policies and procedures as well as current technical legislation and health and safety standards.

Prioritise jobs in order of urgency as directed by the appropriate supervisor, drawing upon depth of knowledge, skills, experience and expertise to deal with the job in hand. Make decisions on the methods to be used and the sequence of actions.

Liaise with contractors who are working on University premises to ensure they are carrying out work in accordance with required timescales and University health and safety standards, as directed by the appropriate supervisor.

Liaise with and maintain good relationships with key contacts in University departments to let them know about work being undertaken and keep them up to date with progress.

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