Estates Services Painter & Decorator

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Continued Professional Development

Staff wellbeing service

Staff discounts

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an in-house painter and decorator to cover either all north sites or all south sites as part of the Estates Painting and Decorating Team. You will carry out planned and reactive decorating across Trust premises, sometimes independently, sometimes with colleagues, to deliver high-quality finishes in clinical environments.

You will undertake internal and external painting, plastering, surface preparation, and coating application in line with

Qualifications

• Experience in internal and external painting and decorating.
• Proficiency in plastering, surface preparation, and applying primers and paints.
• Commitment to safety and working in healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake internal and external painting across Pennine Care premises.
• Prepare surfaces and apply coatings as per manufacturer specs.
• Ensure work minimizes disruption to clinical services and users.

Skills

Interior painting

Surface preparation

Safety compliance

Job description

To work as part of the in-house painting and decorating team carrying out all painting and decorating works across Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust premises. The role will be based covering either all north sites or all south sites as part of a team and will involve working alongside other trade groups. The role will require the postholder to carry out planned and reactive decorating across all sites either independently or as part of a team as dictated by the requirements of the project Carry out planned and reactive painting and decorating works across all Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust premises, ensuring a high-quality finish appropriate to healthcare environments.

• Undertake internal and external painting and decorating works, including plastering, surface preparation, application of primers, undercoats, topcoats, and specialist healthcare paint systems in line with manufacturer specifications and Trust standards.
• Apply a range of wall finishes including emulsion, gloss, specialist coatings, protective finishes, and wall coverings where required.
• Prepare surfaces by washing down, sanding, filling, sealing, patch repairs, and making good to ensure durable and professional finishes to meet project requirements.
• Complete plastering works to a high-standard.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to clinical services, service users, staff, and visitors.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to clinical services, service users, staff, and visitors.

• Work independently or as part of the Estates Painting and Decorating Team, planning workload in liaison with Estates colleagues and building users.
• Use appropriate access equipment (ladders, step-ups, or platforms) following training, risk assessment, and safe working practices.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards, ensuring work areas are kept clean, tidy, safe, and free from dust and debris.