Overview

The role of Painter and Decorator is based in the Building Maintenance Team, part of the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) section of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management. You will provide a reactive and planned maintenance service operating in a busy, fast paced environment across the University’s campus. The primary focus of the role will be the scheduling, co-ordination as well as the practical elements of painting and decorating, however you also have the opportunity to support other maintenance functions as required. The majority of work is of a physical nature and requires manual handling ability to carry equipment across campus, the ability to use ladders when required and the dexterity to undertake a range of work tasks to ensure a good decorative finish. A technical knowledge of current decorating best practice techniques is essential. The ability to follow work procedures and instructions, to use your own initiative, and to manage your ow...