Maintenance Craftsperson - Painter

Job overview

To undertake planned preventative and reactive building maintenance and painting and decoration duties. To repair and maintain the building fabric, fixtures and fittings to all Trust properties, and all properties covered by any current Service Level Agreements.  To undertake other duties within the job description as requested / directed by your line manager and estates manager.

Main duties of the job

Painting and decorating all hospital property, internally and externally, to a high quality and acceptable craft standards and approved methods of working.

Work to include general painting and decorating and specialist wall coatings and finishes. Spray application (e.g. Portatone and Portaflek). Specialist Wallpapering (including contract wide width), varnishing, and wall washing.

Will Plan and Organise work liaise with other members of staff and patients on a daily basis to ensure work is specified correctly and undertaken in accordance with the user requirements with the minimum of disruption all staff Wards and departments

Prepare working area in an efficient and organised manner. Removal of all furniture, fittings and fixtures, and re-fixing on completion.

To work in potentially hazardous areas, confined spaces, take all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and damage in accordance with the Trust and department Health and Safety policies procedures and safe working practices.

Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals undertake fault diagnosis and solving of maintenance problems. Communicate technical knowledge to others particularly in the safe use of access equipment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.