Painter

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Painter for Royal Stoke Hospital, offering a competitive hourly rate of £15.29 and a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include delivering maintenance works, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar role, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities. Enjoy benefits like mental health resources, a retirement plan, and training opportunities within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a painting or maintenance role.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety at Work Regulations.
• Full relevant driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reactive and planned painting and maintenance works.
• Interpret and communicate complex technical information.
• Provide technical guidance and training to colleagues.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences. 40 Hours a Week / Any 5 days out of 7 / Various Shift Times £15.29 per hour. Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits. 20 Days Holiday per year + bank holidays. Location is Royal Stoke Hospital. Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline – the destination you should input is: ST4 6QG. Please take the time to read the attached job description.

As a Painter at Sodexo, we’re looking for someone who keeps things running smoothly – the one who knows how to solve problems, offer expert advice, and ensure the hospital estate operates at its best. As a Painter at Royal Stoke Hospital, you’ll be the go-to expert for technical support and maintenance across equipment, building systems, and utility services. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver reactive and planned painting and maintenance works across the hospital estate, ensuring all tasks meet contractual, legislative, statutory and HTM requirements.
• Interpret, analyse and communicate complex technical information while working closely with engineering specialists, supervisors, and Trust stakeholders.
• Act as a Competent Person for specified systems, maintaining safe systems of work and full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site policies.
• Complete accurate documentation, including cost apportionment, worksheets, and monthly stock counts, while supporting helpdesk and maintenance processes.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and professional support to colleagues and Trust officers, contributing to a collaborative team approach and continuous service improvement.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating maturity when working within multi-disciplinary trade teams and adapting to changing priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a logical, calm approach, able to work effectively under pressure and respond to urgent situations.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, with a commitment to safe working practices and continuous professional development.
• Effective verbal, written, and report‑writing skills, supported by sound mathematical ability and clear communication at all levels.
• Full relevant driving licence, with desirable experience or specialist knowledge within a healthcare or Health Service environment.
• Excellent time management, teamwork, and communication.
• A positive, initiative‑taking approach – able to work independently or as part of a team.

What we offer:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources.
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support).
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family.
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources.
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment.
• Competitive pay.

About Sodexo

We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a disability confident leader employer, committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.