About the role
Salary: £28392.00 to £31157.00
The Band 4 Painter & Decorator is a skilled member of the HHCS Estates & Facilities Team, responsible for delivering a comprehensive painting and decorating service across the Trust's healthcare estate. The post-holder will undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and lifecycle works to ensure that clinical and non-clinical environments are safe, compliant, functional, and presented to a high professional standard that supports patient care and staff wellbeing.
We are seeking an NVQ Level 3 professional with the technical confidence to work independently from drawings and deliver high-standard finishes across our hospital sites. In this role, you will balance your craftsmanship with professional communication, ensuring a safe and compassionate environment for patients and staff while strictly following
COSHH and infection control. You will be an active team player who embraces high standards of working and supports the growth of our workforce.
Standard Trade Tasks: Carry out internal and external painting and decorating to a high craft standard.
Surface Preparation: Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling, patch plastering, and caulking.
Coatings Application: Apply various coatings including emulsion, oil-based, acrylic, varnish, primers, and sealers.
Wallcoverings: Hang standard and wide-width wallcoverings.
Fabric Maintenance: Undertake minor fabric repairs such as tile and grout touch-ups or applying sealant.
Technical Competence: Maintain competent use of hand and power tools.
Condition Assessment: Perform basic defect recognition and surface condition assessments.
Equipment Use: Ensure the safe use of access equipment.
Operational Flexibility: Work across various sites and participate in occasional out-of-hours or shift work as required.
Professional Development: Complete mandatory training and maintain ongoing competence.