Painter

Sodexo; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a skilled Painter to join our Hard FM team supporting Northumbria University, covering Newcastle and Gateshead. You’ll maintain student accommodation and university buildings, delivering high-quality painting across a varied portfolio.

This role blends traditional decorating with facilities management, offering opportunities to work across multiple sites and contribute to safe, welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating or City & Guilds qualification.
• Experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance works.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong surface preparation, paint systems and coating knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned, reactive and refurbishment painting and decorating works.
• Preparing surfaces to high standards including filling, sanding, sealing and priming.
• Applying paints, varnishes, stains and coatings to internal and external surfaces.
• Completing room refresh programmes and supporting student accommodation turnaround projects.
• Undertaking minor repairs and making-good works associated with decorating activities.
• Protecting furniture, fixtures and occupied areas while maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Using CAFM systems to update work records and maintenance activity.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and university stakeholders.
• Delivering a customer-focused service with minimal disruption to students and staff.
• Supporting the wider maintenance team and participating in the call-out rota when required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Painting & Decorating

City & Guilds qualification

Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Job description

Painter

• Trinity Square Accommodation, Northumbria University, 202 High Street, Gateshead NE8 1AQ

• Flexibility required to cover various sites across Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead

• £14.42ph + excellent benefits

• 40hrs pw Monday to Friday

• Flexible start and finish time, 08.00 to 18.30

• Full UK Driving Licence essential

• Free parking

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Job Introduction:

Create spaces people are proud to live, learn and work in.

At Sodexo, we believe that the environments we create have a direct impact on people's experiences. We're looking for a skilled and passionate Painter to join our Hard FM team supporting Northumbria University, helping to maintain and transform student accommodation, academic buildings, offices and communal spaces across Newcastle and Gateshead.

This is more than a painting and decorating role. It's an opportunity to play a key part in enhancing one of the UK's leading university estates, ensuring thousands of students, staff and visitors enjoy safe, welcoming and professionally maintained environments every day.

As a Painter, you'll deliver a high-quality painting and decorating service across a diverse portfolio of university buildings and student residences. We're looking for someone who combines excellent trade skills with a positive, customer-focused attitude.

If you take pride in delivering exceptional finishes, enjoy working in varied locations, and want to be part of a supportive team where quality craftsmanship is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Carrying out planned, reactive and refurbishment painting and decorating works
• Preparing surfaces to the highest standards including filling, sanding, sealing and priming
• Applying paints, varnishes, stains and specialist coatings to internal and external surfaces
• Completing room refresh programmes and supporting major student accommodation turnaround projects
• Undertaking minor repairs and making-good works associated with decorating activities
• Protecting furniture, fixtures and occupied areas while maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
• Using CAFM systems to update work records and maintenance activity
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and university stakeholders
• Delivering a customer-focused service with minimal disruption to students and staff
• Supporting the wider maintenance team and participating in the call-out rota when required

What You Bring:

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating, City & Guilds qualification, recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Significant practical painting and decorating experience within commercial, facilities management, hospitality, education, healthcare or residential environments
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance works
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, paint systems and coating applications
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality finishes
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic work management systems

Desirable

• IPAF, PASMA or CSCS certification
• Experience working in universities, student accommodation or large occupied estates
• Knowledge of wallcoverings and specialist coatings
• Asbestos Awareness, COSHH Awareness or First Aid qualifications
• Experience supporting refurbishment and room turnaround programmes

What We Offer:

Working with Sodexo isn't just another job but a chance to be part of something that matters. Here, you're welcomed for who you are, encouraged to bring your ideas and purpose to the table, and given the opportunity to make a real difference in the work you do every day. You'll also find the support, flexibility, and room you need to grow in a way that feels right for you.

With over 20 Sodexo benefits to choose from, you'll have access to a competitive retirement plan, discounts at 1,900+ retail brands, great gym offers, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, legal, and financial support.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Keywords:

Painting & Decorating, Building Maintenance, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance, Surface Preparation, Commercial Decorating, Facilities Management, Student Accommodation, Health & Safety Compliance, Customer Service Excellence