Estates Group Decorator

RNN Group; Catcliffe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme with 7

Up to 41 days annual leave

Gym access and staff wellbeing

Health & wellbeing schemes

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Career development funding

Teacher training grants

Referral scheme

Job summary

RNN Group is seeking an Estates Group Decorator to join our estates team across multiple campuses including Rotherham, Dearne Valley and North Notts Colleges. The role focuses on painting and decorating to maintain high aesthetic and safety standards.

You will work across sites, using brushes, rollers, and sprayers, and you will ensure finishes align with brand guidelines while complying with COSHH and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in painting and decorating, ideally in a commercial or education setting.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualification or willingness to undertake.
• Ability to work across multiple campuses and travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply paints, varnishes and stains to interior and exterior areas.
• Install vinyl coverings and ensure finishes meet guidelines.
• Maintain COSHH compliance and safe working practices.

Skills

Paint & decorate

Safety compliance COSHH

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Industry painting/decorating qualification

Tools

Brushes & rollers

Sprayers

Scaffolding operation

Job description

Estates Group Decorator

Location: Multi-Site position (including Rotherham College and Dearne Valley College, Rotherham and North Notts College, Worksop as well as other Group subsidiaries)

Salary: £29,455 a year + benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time (37 hours each week, all year round)

Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026

Are you a meticulous decorator with a keen eye for detail and a "can-do" attitude? We are looking for a skilled professional to join our estates team to keep our campuses looking vibrant and well-maintained.

This is more than just a painting job; you ll be a key player in managing our aesthetic standards and ensuring a safe, functional environment for our staff and students.

Expert Painting & Decorating

Preparation: Master the basics by cleaning, sanding, filling, and stripping surfaces to ensure a flawless finish.

Application: Apply paints, varnishes, and stains to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, or sprayers.

Specialist Finishes: Install internal and external vinyl coverings to enhance our facilities.

Project & Brand Management

Strategic Planning: Develop and manage a rolling decoration schedule across all campus locations.

Brand Alignment: Collaborate directly with the Marketing department to ensure all finishes and colours meet institutional guidelines.

Site Maintenance & Support

Versatile Repairs: Tackle planned maintenance and reactive repairs, including high-quality mastic and sealing work in kitchens and bathrooms.

Team Player: Assist with campus operations, from exam hall setups to internal furniture moves.

Safety First

Compliance: Maintain a pristine workspace and strictly adhere to COSHH regulations and storage protocols.

Working at Height: Confidently erect and utilize scaffolding and platforms to reach every corner of the site.

This role is a cross campus role requiring you to manage tasks and responsibilities effectively travelling between multiple sites with regular evening and weekend working.

You will

You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake). You will hold a recognised industry qualification with proven experience of success in your practical abilities.

You will have experience in painting and decorating, ideally within a commercial setting.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

Department Info

The Estates Group Decorator reports into the Director of Estates, Facilities, Health & Safety and Security and will work as part of the estates department. You will liaise with colleagues across all sites, as well as Directors of Campus and the Marketing department

Our excellent benefits and rewards package:

• Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7% to 23.68%)
• Up to 41 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group s main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too