Band 4 Painter & Decorator

Pertemps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Building Maintenance Operative for a high-security hospital in London. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in general building maintenance and a background in carpentry or multi-trade repair. Responsibilities include performing reactive repairs and planned maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance. This position requires working within sensitive environments, and participation in an on-call rota is essential. Competitive salary offered with on-call payments and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in general building maintenance required.
• Ability to work in secure or sensitive environments essential.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rota and work at height.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, repair, and maintenance works.
• Deliver reactive and planned maintenance tasks efficiently.
• Liaise with Building Service Technicians and contractors.

Skills

General building maintenance

Cross-trade responsibilities

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Trade background in carpentry, joinery, or multi-trade repair

Tools

Basic plumbing tools

Welding tools

Job description

Building Maintenance Operative (Hospital Estates)

Location: London (Multiple Sites) | Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | Environment: High-Security Hospital | Salary: Competitive + On-Call Payments + Overtime Opportunities

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Building Maintenance Operative to join our Hospital Estates & Facilities team. This is an essential role responsible for maintaining the hospital’s building fabric, fixtures, fittings, and infrastructure to a high standard. You will be working within a secure environment, ensuring safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to staff and patients.

You will carry out reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and small new works, supporting the smooth running of the hospital estate.

This role is ideal for someone with strong building trade skills, excellent problem‑solving ability, and experience working within complex or secure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Building Maintenance & Repairs

• Carry out installation, repair, and maintenance works to building fabric, fixtures, fittings, finishes, and decorations.
• Undertake cross‑trade tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, glazing, joinery, painting, and waste clearance.
• Complete hot works such as welding, brazing, cutting, and fabrication repairs.
• Conduct first‑line investigations and diagnostics on a range of building issues.
• Perform lock auditing and replace or remove hospital security locks (training provided).
• Install ligature‑prevention works and safety adaptations across wards.

Operational Duties

• Deliver reactive, new work, and PPM tasks efficiently to performance targets.
• Plan jobs, order materials, and use O&M manuals to support repairs.
• Use appropriate testing tools to diagnose and resolve faults.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, faults found, and materials used.
• Liaise with Building Service Technicians and escalates when contractors are required.
• Escort external contractors within secure areas, ensuring compliance with security protocols.

Compliance & Safety

• Work in accordance with HTMs, HBNs, British Standards, Building Regulations, and Trust policies.
• Follow all COSHH, Health & Safety, and safe systems of work practices.
• Adhere to strict security procedures for accessing patient areas and secure zones.
• Carry and operate Estates radio communication in line with Trust procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Participate in the on‑call rota (24/7 cover on rotation).
• Work at height, in confined spaces, and occasionally outside standard hours.
• Travel between London hospital sites as required.
• Undertake relevant training and development as part of the role.
• Support the Estates Service values of Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, and Caring.

Person Specification

Essential

• Trade background in carpentry, joinery, building, or multi‑trade repair.
• Strong experience in general building maintenance.
• Ability to work within secure or sensitive environments.
• Skilled in cross‑trade responsibilities (painting, basic plumbing, glazing, minor repairs).
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, and safe working practices.
• Confident diagnosing building faults and completing repairs independently.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call rota and work at height.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• Experience within NHS, healthcare, or secure settings.
• Welding/fabrication skills.
• Knowledge of hospital locking systems.
• Additional trade qualifications.