Painter and Decorator

To undertake painting, decorating, and associated finishing works across the College estate to maintain high presentation standards and ensure safe, compliant, and durable finishes throughout College buildings.

Duties

• Prepare and decorate internal and external surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, woodwork, metalwork, and other surfaces using appropriate materials and techniques.
• Ability to line walls and hang wallpaper where required.
• Carry out routine redecoration, cyclical maintenance painting, and minor surface repair (filling, sanding, staining, varnishing).
• Match and mix paints, stains, and finishes to existing surfaces and heritage colour schemes as directed.
• Erect, use, and dismantle access equipment safely (ladders, towers, etc.) as required for works.
• Assist with minor plaster repairs, making good, and surface preparation in advance of other trades.
• Maintain stock of paints, brushes, rollers, and consumables; report shortages and order requirements through the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure safe use, storage, and disposal of paints, solvents, and other materials in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Support other members of the Maintenance Team as needed on multi-trade tasks and project work.
• Supervising & assisting external contractors where required.
• Assisting and preparing a decoration schedule including providing expertise on finishes and products to be used.
• Inspection and reporting of faults and maintenance of records
• Drive the College van between sites and collect materials or equipment as required.
• Participate in the College on-call rota, responding to out-of-hours maintenance issues as directed.
• Follow College Health & Safety procedures, report accidents or hazards, and wear College uniform and PPE at all times.

Essential

· Demonstrable experience in painting and decorating in a maintenance or building environment.

· Knowledge of surface preparation, materials, and application techniques.

· Ability to work safely at height and in accordance with Health & Safety legislation.

· Adaptable and self-motivated, able to manage changing priorities and work independently when required.

· Positive attitude, reliable work ethic, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Effective communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

· Recognised trade qualification (e.g., City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Painting & Decorating).

· Physically fit for manual work.

Desirable

The post-holder will ideally possess:

· Experience of working on historic or listed buildings.

· Knowledge of heritage or specialist finishes (limewash, distemper, etc.).

· Basic understanding of other trades to support multi-skilled working.

· Training in Health & Safety risk assessment and COSHH awareness.

· Full clean UK driving licence.

The Painter & Decorator is part of the Maintenance Team on call roster and is also expected to be available in the event of a major incident in the college: consequently, applicants living in close proximity or easy access to central Oxford would be highly desirable.

Please visit the Hertford website to view the full job details and information on how to apply

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person