Painter & Decorator — College Estate Maintenance

Manpower UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Recruitment, working with an established College in Oxford City Centre, seeks a permanent Painter and Decorator to provide skilled painting, decorating and general maintenance across the College estate. You will perform planned, preventative and reactive work under the Maintenance Operations Manager, maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety and standards.

A full UK driving licence is essential, with on-call duties on a rota basis. Applications close 22 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven painting and decorating experience across internal and external surfaces typically required.
• General maintenance knowledge and ability to carry out basic repairs.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Reliable and able to work on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, repair and decorate surfaces across College buildings.
• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity and checks.
• Provide on-site support during out-of-hours College events.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Maintenance

Driving licence

Job description

Manpower Recruitment, working with an established College in Oxford City Centre, seeks a permanent Painter and Decorator to provide skilled painting, decorating and general maintenance across the College estate. You will perform planned, preventative and reactive work under the Maintenance Operations Manager, maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety and standards.

A full UK driving licence is essential, with on-call duties on a rota basis. Applications close 22 November 2026.