Painter

NHS; Epsom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time painter and decorator to be part of a multidisciplinary team at Epsom Hospital. The successful candidate will undertake all decorating tasks, ensuring high-quality work while maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in the painting and decorating field and possess relevant qualifications. The role offers competitive salary and encourages discussions around flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Painting and Decorating industry.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations and Asbestos Awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead all decorating tasks.
• Prepare surfaces for painting.
• Apply paint and finishes using appropriate methods.
• Repair and maintain painted surfaces to a high standard.
• Assist with material selection and procurement.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Painting and Decorating

Face-to-face communication

Prioritization

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ 3 in Painting and Decorating

Job description

Job summary

Epsom & St Helier trust are looking for a substantive full time painter and decorator. The successful candidate will be responsible for all decorating tasks, including surface preparation, painting, varnishing, and maintaining a clean and organised work area. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create a supportive and caring environment for service users.

Main duties of the job

The Painter and Decorator will be responsible for leading all decorating tasks, ensuring proper preparation of surfaces, applying paint and other finishes, repairing and maintaining painted surfaces, and completing all work to a high standard within project timelines. They will assist with the selection and procurement of materials, maintain a safe work environment, and support the maintenance team as required.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At ESHUT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted: 29 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £32,199 to £34,876 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 343-7590954-FM-SCC-VGC

Job location

Epsom Hospital, Dorking road, Epsom, KT18 7EG

Responsibilities

• Lead all decorating tasks
• Prepare surfaces for painting properly
• Apply paint, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers (as risk assessed)
• Repair and maintain painted surfaces, including touch‑ups and refinishing
• Ensure all decorating work is completed to a high standard and within project timelines
• Assist with the selection and procurement of painting and decorating materials through the correct protocol
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored
• Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
• Assist in regular checks, repairs, and maintenance of all buildings
• Assist the maintenance team where required and cover maintenance duties for periods of absence
• Assist with coordinating and chaperoning contractors on‑site, completing any required paperwork

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Painting and Decorating
• Face‑to‑face experience of dealing with people
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to the Maintenance Manager’s requests

Person Specification – Essential

• Extensive experience in the Painting and Decorating industry
• A recognised formal apprenticeship, attaining the relevant craft qualification (i.e. City and Guilds or NVQ 3) or equivalent
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Understanding of the requirements of COSHH regulations and Asbestos Awareness
• Face‑to‑face experience of dealing with people

Person Specification – Desirable

• HHS experience
• Skills in plastering, tiling and decorating
• IOSH Working Safely certification
• A recognised competency certificate in the use of step ladders or ladders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom Hospital

Dorking road

Epsom, KT18 7EG

Website: https://www.epsom‑sthelier.nhs.uk/work‑for‑us