Estates Group Decorator

Talentia Group Integration; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentia Group Integration is seeking an Estates Group Decorator to maintain and enhance the appearance of buildings across multiple campuses in South Yorkshire. This permanent role requires a hands-on approach and flexibility to work across sites, including evenings and weekends.

You will perform surface preparation, painting and coatings, vinyl installations, and general maintenance while adhering to COSHH and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in painting and decorating, including surface preparation and finishing.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage own schedule.
• Flexible with evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices.
• Comfortable working at height using scaffolding or platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply coatings to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Install vinyl coverings and liaise with the marketing department on colours and finishes.
• Develop and manage decorating schedule across all campuses and sites.
• Maintain COSHH compliance and safe working practices across locations.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Multi-site scheduling

Evenings & weekends

COSHH compliance

Working at height

Job description

Estates Group Decorator

Permanent

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary: £29,455 per annum

About the Role

You'll join an education provider as an Estates Group Decorator, responsible for maintaining and enhancing the aesthetic appearance of buildings across all campuses. Reporting to the Director of Estates, Facilities, Health & Safety and Security, you'll take pride in keeping a busy education environment looking its best.

This is a cross-campus role, so you'll manage your tasks and responsibilities effectively while travelling between multiple sites. The role involves regular evening and weekend working, giving you variety and the chance to make a real difference across the organisation.

You'll bring a hands-on approach and a keen eye for detail, combining skilled decorating work with wider site maintenance to support a safe, welcoming setting for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Painting and decorating

• Correctly preparing surfaces, including cleaning, sanding, filling and removing old surface coverings.
• Applying paint, varnishes, stains and protective coatings to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers or spray equipment.
• Installing internal and external vinyl coverings.
• Liaising with the marketing department to ensure the correct use of colours and finishes.
• Developing and managing a schedule of decorating across all campuses.

Site maintenance

• Carrying out planned maintenance projects and responding to reactive repair requests.
• Completing sealing and mastic work within bathrooms, kitchens and other suitable areas.
• Assisting with general maintenance duties, such as setting up for exams or moving furniture.

Health and safety

• Adhering to COSHH regulations, maintaining a clean workspace, following correct storage procedures and safety procedures.
• Working at height, erecting and using scaffolding or working platforms as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience in painting and decorating, including surface preparation and finishing
• Confidence working across multiple sites and managing your own schedule
• A flexible approach, with willingness to work regular evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices
• Confidence working at height using scaffolding or working platforms

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience installing internal and external vinyl coverings
• Experience carrying out sealing and mastic work
• Experience within an education or estates setting

What We Offer

• A salary of £29,455 per annum
• A permanent role across multiple campuses
• Varied work combining skilled decorating with wider site maintenance

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.