Site - Painter & Decorator

Castle View Academy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MyNewTerm in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled painter and decorator to join our site team. You will carry out internal and external painting and decorating to a high professional standard, preparing surfaces and applying finishes as required.

You will work safely, maintain paintwork and assist with general site duties, reporting defects to the Site Manager and coordinating with colleagues on decoration projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating to a high professional standard.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, filling, priming and repairing minor defects.
• Apply paint, varnish, wallpaper or other finishes as required.
• Maintain paintwork, fixtures and fittings to ensure the school remains in good decorative order.
• Ensure all work areas are left clean, tidy and safe after work is completed.
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks related to decoration, such as repairing cracks, damaged plaster, woodwork and fixtures.
• Report any significant defects or safety concerns to the Site Manager.
• Assist with general site duties when required (e.g., moving furniture for decorating projects or helping prepare rooms).
• Work in line with school Health & Safety policies and relevant regulations.
• Use tools, ladders and equipment safely and maintain them in good working order.
• Ensure safe storage of paints, chemicals and materials.
• Follow risk assessments and COSHH guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with the Site Team to prioritise and plan decoration projects.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and contractors.
• Provide updates to the Cluster Site Manager on progress, materials needed, and any issues identified.

Job description

Painting & Decorating

• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating to a high professional standard.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, filling, priming and repairing minor defects.
• Apply paint, varnish, wallpaper or other finishes as required.
• Maintain paintwork, fixtures and fittings to ensure the school remains in good decorative order.
• Ensure all work areas are left clean, tidy and safe after work is completed.

Maintenance & Repair

• Carry out minor maintenance tasks related to decoration, such as repairing cracks, damaged plaster, woodwork and fixtures.
• Report any significant defects or safety concerns to the Site Manager.
• Assist with general site duties when required (e.g., moving furniture for decorating projects or helping prepare rooms).

Health & Safety

• Work in line with school Health & Safety policies and relevant regulations.
• Use tools, ladders and equipment safely and maintain them in good working order.
• Ensure safe storage of paints, chemicals and materials.
• Follow risk assessments and COSHH guidelines.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with the Site Team to prioritise and plan decoration projects.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and contractors.
• Provide updates to the Cluster Site Manager on progress, materials needed, and any issues identified.