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Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Helpful, co-operative, conscientious, committed to the effective and efficient running of the Directorate and service delivery.
- Other
Full clean UK driving licence
- Skills
2 years post qualifying relevant experience, good communication skills and flexible attitude to work situations.
- Skills
Knowledge and appreciation of health and safety issues. Ability to use initiative, able to work on own or as part of a team. Computer literate, with experience in the use of pc/laptop, tablets/PDA, smartphone, email, Microsoft word, excel.
- Personal Qualities
Respectful, conscientious, flexible, confident, mature nature, articulate.
- Qualifications and Training
Recognised CITB or EITB Apprenticeship with City and Guilds qualifications.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Aptitude for self development, proactive with regards to new technology and working practices.
- Skills
Familiarity with the healthcare sector and day to day operation and maintenance of varying types of building/premises. HTM awareness a requirement.
- Skills
Familiarity with other trades/works undertaken within the Estates Directorate.
- Personal Qualities
Awareness and sensitive to specific needs regarding mental health environment.
- Qualifications and Training
Post Apprenticeship qualifications, formal certificated training in relevant areas.
Job overview
Posts & hours: Grade D Multiskilled Painter/Decorator Based at: Hillis Lodge Hours: 37.5 hours Salary: £29240.59 - £32083.6 per annum
At present, SSL Do Not offer Sponsorship.
Role Purpose:
To undertake painting, decorating, maintenance, repair and minor improvement works across the SSL Estate property portfolio, The post holder will ensure that internal and external environments are maintained to a high standard, contributing to the safety, appearance and functionality of healthcare premises while supporting the wider Estates team in the delivery of maintenance services.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
To undertake the duties of a “multi skilled” Painter and Decorator, including but not limited to:
- Preparation of surfaces including filling, sanding, stripping, removal of mastic/sealant and cleaning prior to decoration.
- Application of paints, varnishes, stains, emulsions, specialist coatings and wall coverings to internal and external surfaces.
- Application of mastic/sealant as required.
- Repair and redecoration following maintenance works, water ingress, vandalism and general wear and tear.
- Undertake minor plaster patch repairs and surface preparation works.
- Application and maintenance of specialist healthcare coatings, anti-bacterial paints and hygienic wall finishes and sealant where required.
- Decorating patient, staff and public areas whilst maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- Carry out minor carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance tasks appropriate to a multi-skilled operative.
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance activities and minor works projects.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities of the role please find the Job Description attached.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Multiskilled Painter/Decorator with Summerhill Services Limited in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £29,240.59 - £32,083.60 £29240.59 - £32083.6 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Monday to Friday 8-4. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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