Painter & Decorator in Dover

As a Painter and Decorator, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the Schools facilities are maintained to a high standard, creating a safe, comfortable, and visually appealing environment for students, staff, and visitors. Working as part of the Facilities Management team, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of painting and decorating tasks across the Schools buildings, including boarding houses, staff accommodation, and offices.

Your duties will include internal and external painting, wallpapering, and applying specialist coatings as part of both routine maintenance and refurbishment projects. You will also support the wider maintenance team in other general repair and upkeep tasks when required.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a painting and decorating role, hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent), and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. A strong team player with the ability to work independently, you will take pride in delivering high-quality work while ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with health and safety regulations.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of a historic and prestigious School while working in a supportive and dynamic team. If you are a skilled decorator who thrives in a varied and rewarding role, we welcome your application.

Further Information

This is a full time, permanent role and the hours are 37 hours per week (Monday-Thursday, 0800-1630 and Friday 0800-1600). The starting salary for the Painter and Decorator role is £25,252 per annum rising to £27,328 through performance related appraisal.

For further information, please review the Candidate Pack and Job Description relevant to this role.

Applications Process

Application forms can be downloaded from the School website and completed forms should be emailed to the HR Department by 16 April 2025.

Interviews will take place 25 April 2025.

CVs alone will not be accepted.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.