Estates Painter and Decorator

Job overview

Are you someone who takes pride in your work and values delivering a high standard of finish? Join Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust as a Painter and Decorator, where you’ll help maintain the appearance and condition of our healthcare environments for patients, staff, and visitors. You’ll be part of a supportive Estates team working together to keep our facilities safe, functional, and well maintained.

Our sites span across Sussex, and we offer flexibility with your base location—this role can be based at one of several sites across the county.

Main duties of the job

As part of our Estates team, you’ll carry out a variety of internal and external painting and decorating tasks across a wide range of NHS properties, including:

• Preparing surfaces and applying paint, wallpaper, and finishes to a high standard
• Repairing and maintaining painted areas, including plasterwork and minor surface restoration
• Estimating materials, sourcing supplies, and ensuring value for money
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance and responding to repair jobs
• Keeping workspaces clean, tidy, and safe
• Collaborating with other trades and Estates colleagues as needed

You’ll also be expected to use our Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system to track work and communicate with service users to arrange access when necessary.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive overview of the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.