Painter​/Maintenance Person

Job Description

Job Title:

Painter / Maintenance Operative

Location:

Fawdon

Hours:

8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Duration:
Full time – Temporary Contract

Pay: £15p/h

The role is primarily focused on painting and decorating, supporting the upkeep and presentation of internal environments within a cleanroom production facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for high‑quality surface preparation and painting work, along with minor maintenance and furniture assembly as required.

Experience with in a production or manufacturing environment is strongly preferred due to the standards and procedures involved.

• Surface Preparation:
  Preparing walls and surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling holes or cracks, and making good to ensure a high‑quality finish.
• Painting & Decorating:
  Applying paint, varnish, stains, and finishes using brushes and rollers to achieve a consistent, professional standard.
• Finishing & Detail Work:
  Mixing paints, matching colours, and completing detailed decorative tasks where required.
• Site Protection:
  Protecting floors, fixtures, and surrounding areas using dust sheets and coverings.
• Cleanroom Compliance:
  Working within a cleanroom environment, adhering to strict cleanliness and hygiene procedures, including wearing hair nets, snoods, and white overalls at all times.
• Cleanup:
  Cleaning tools, equipment, and ensuring work areas are left clean and compliant with cleanroom standards.

• Furniture Assembly:
  Building and assembling flat‑pack furniture to a high standard when required.
• Minor Internal Repairs:
  Carrying out basic making‑good tasks to support painting activities.
• Health, Safety & Quality:
  Adhering to all Health & Safety regulations, COSHH requirements, and cleanroom procedures; maintaining high standards of workmanship appropriate to a controlled production environment.

• Proven experience in painting and decorating to a good, consistent standard.
• Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or regulated environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and work to strict cleanliness standards.
• Good attention to detail and pride in high‑quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.

• Background in general maintenance, estates, or handyman‑type roles.
• Experience of working in clean rooms or similar controlled environments.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs alongside decorating tasks.

• Good communication skills, able to liaise with colleagues and supervisors.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and willing to undertake reasonable additional duties as required.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with people at all levels.