Painter and Decorator

Overview

Painter and Decorator

Salary up to £32,000, depending on experience. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a possibility of occasional evening and weekend work. Site based role at HMP Peterborough.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance interior and exterior spaces at HMP Peterborough.
• Deliver a wide range of tasks including painting, wallpapering, and aesthetic improvements as part of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works.
• Contribute to minor alteration and fabrication (MAF) projects across the prison estate.
• Manage work orders via the helpdesk system, ensuring jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders; liaise with clients, colleagues, and engineers to coordinate and deliver works that meet safety and quality expectations.
• Adhere to health and safety standards while delivering a consistent and professional level of service in a secure environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Painting and decorating experience with NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience in the building services industry.
• PASWA, IPAF or relevant licences and training.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety standards.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a prison or secure facility environment.
• Knowledge of MAF and PPM processes.