Painter & Decorator

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wales is seeking skilled Painter/Decorators to join their Estates team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality painting and decorating services to maintain the university's facilities. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Painting & Decorating, experience in a maintenance environment, and good interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers 32 days holiday and a salary range of £24,900 - £25,733 per annum.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Membership of the Cardiff University Pension Scheme

Uniform

Access to a company vehicle during working hours

Use of the University’s leisure and cultural facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a planned and reactive maintenance environment.
• Good understanding of general Health and Safety protocols.
• Familiarity with basic computer packages (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• A valid driving licence is necessary to utilize the university fleet.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality painting tasks using various techniques and materials.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, or patching as necessary.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance and reactive work.
• Ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Teamwork

Task prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating

Job description

Overview

Cardiff University is a prestigious institution in the heart of Wales, known for its vibrant campus, world-class research, and outstanding learning environment. The Estates and Campus Facilities team is integral to maintaining and enhancing the university’s infrastructure, ensuring an exceptional experience for students, staff, and visitors.

We are seeking 4 skilled and experienced Painter/Decorators to join our Estates Department, contributing to the upkeep and improvement of our diverse range of buildings and facilities across campus. You will work with the Maintenance Supervisors/Managers to conduct condition surveys and maintain a schedule of works for painting and decorating.

Package includes 32 days holiday per year plus bank holidays as well as access to a range of staff discounts. Cardiff University offers excellent working conditions and benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Membership of the Cardiff University Pension Scheme
• Uniform
• Access to a company vehicle during working hours
• Use of the University’s leisure and cultural facilities
• 35 hour working week

Full-time (35 hours per week), open-ended positions available now.

Salary: £24,900 - £25,733 per annum (Grade 3)

Date advert posted: Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Closing date: Thursday, 28 May 2026

Equality and Diversity

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. Flexible working or job share arrangements may be considered to support work-life balance. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Description

Job Purpose

A Painter and Decorator within the University Estates Maintenance Team is responsible for delivering high-quality planned and reactive painting, decorating, and finishing services across the university’s academic and support buildings, including listed properties and buildings in conservation zones. The role ensures the visual and structural integrity of the university’s assets by maintaining internal and external surfaces to the highest standards while preserving the character of historic structures. The position involves working collaboratively with other trades and stakeholders to support the university’s operational needs and provide a top-class user experience for staff, students, and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Main Duties

• Carry out all assigned tasks in a safe manner. Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and procedures, including task-specific risk assessments and method statements, in the carrying out reactive and planned maintenance, reporting any potentially unsafe conditions
• Prepare surfaces (walls, ceilings, woodwork, etc.) for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, or patching as necessary
• Perform high-quality painting tasks using brushes, rollers, or sprayers, using various techniques and materials both internally and externally
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisors/Managers to conduct condition surveys and maintain a schedule of works for painting and decorating tasks
• Responsible for undertaking planned preventative maintenance and reactive work, working closely with other tradespeople and contractors to ensure efficient repairs completion
• Work generally unsupervised to undertake the majority of tasks and repair work using own judgement; assist other staff within the department on reactive and planned maintenance
• Ensure all necessary paperwork required, manually or electronically, is completed accurately and in a timely manner in line with SLAs and maintain records of completed work
• Attend development and training courses to stay up to date with industry best practice and statutory regulations
• Ensure works are completed safely, cost effectively, and to the agreed KPI’s and Service Level Agreement
• Establish working relationships with key contacts to help improve service levels, developing communication links with Building Managers, Schools/Departments and professional services staff
• Maintain personal tools, equipment, and vehicles, and complete regular checks to ensure they are in good condition
• Carry out duties commensurate with the level of the post and uphold confidentiality and University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent qualification in Painting & Decorating
• Experience in a planned and reactive maintenance environment
• Experience in decorating works in professional/commercial environments
• Good understanding of general Health and Safety, risk assessments, and method statements
• Ability to work well in a team and independently, with good task prioritisation
• Familiarity with basic computer packages (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with customers and other departments
• A valid driving licence is necessary to utilise the university fleet

Desirable Criteria

• Fluency in Welsh (written and oral)
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Experience using apps to receive, update and complete assigned work
• PASMA or IPAF training
• Ability to carry out small ad-hoc carpentry and/or plaster repairs
• Knowledge of conservation or heritage materials and techniques

Additional Information

• This is a full-time open-ended position of 35 hours per week. Normal hours are 08:00–16:00, with one hour for lunch
• Overtime is a condition of employment and will be worked as reasonably required; no regular level of overtime is guaranteed
• To undertake any other duties as may be required commensurate with the grade of the post
• To be available to attend annual Health Surveillance assessments

Salary Range: 24,900 – 25,733 per annum