Maintenance Assistant Painter at University of Northumbria

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Painting, Decorating, Surface Preparation, Attention to Detail, Health and Safety Regulations, Team Collaboration, Manual Dexterity, Minor Repairs

Industry

Higher Education

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE If you are a dedicated and experienced Commercial Painter & Decorator looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter. You will be working within our Estates and Facilities Team, carrying out painting, decorating and minor repairs as directed by our Building Maintenance officers and Minor Works officer in any one of the university properties. You may be based at Coach Lane Campus or at City Campus. The role is initially a fixed term 12 month contract. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. ABOUT YOU We are seeking a reliable and skilled Commercial Painter & Decorator to join our dedicated team. You will be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying a range of paints and finishes, and ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard, mostly in commercial environments like offices, teaching spaces, and communal areas, both internal and external. You will have proven experience as a Painter & Decorator, with specific experience in commercial or educational settings. Key responsibilities will involve: Preparing surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, and filling. Applying primers, undercoats, and finishing coats of paint to a high-quality standard. Expertly applying graphics, film and other decorative finishes. Adhering to all health and safety regulations and best practices on site. Working efficiently, often to tight schedules, to complete projects on time. Collaborating with other trades and team members as required. Interpreting project plans and client specifications. Your skills and experience will include: Strong knowledge of different painting techniques and materials. Exceptional attention to detail and a thorough approach to work. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Good practical skills and manual dexterity and the ability to carryout minor repairs. A flexible and positive attitude towards new situations and challenges. A valid CSCS card would be advantageous. A clean UK driving licence is beneficial. Further information is available in the person specification. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Barry Mather on 07500070944 or by email at barry.mather@northumbria.ac.uk. No agencies please. To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV. ABOUT US Join Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education's University of the Year in 2022 and Modern University of the Year in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. Discover more about us. With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and more. Our Northumbria Values, co-created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation and offer flexible hours and location where the role allows. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process. Apply now and join a community committed to transforming society and the economy. Explore "Our Exceptional People, Our Values and Behaviours" page to learn more about our commitments and see our Privacy Policy for further details.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying a range of paints and finishes, and ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard. The role involves collaborating with other trades and team members as required and interpreting project plans and client specifications.