Student Housing Painter & Decorator — Maintenance Pro

Homes For Students; Derby, Sheffield, Leicester; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑r

Staff discounts

Birthday day off

Cycle to work scheme

Charity days

Opportunity to gain a nationally-recog

Job summary

Homes for Students is the UK\'s leading provider of student accommodation. We have a vacancy for a Painter & Decorator at our Derby, Sheffield and Leicester properties, working 40 hours per week.

This hands-on role combines painting and decorating with general property maintenance to ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for residents. The successful candidate will maintain the condition, appearance and repair of properties, delivering high-quality service through prompt resolution of

Qualifications

• Previous experience in painting and decorating.
• Experience in property maintenance or similar environment, or qualified in a relevant trade.
• Knowledge of safe working practices including COSHH, Manual Handling and Working at Height.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent customer service with ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, with initiative to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating works within student rooms, communal areas and external property areas.
• Prepare surfaces for decoration, including filling, sanding and finishing to a high standard.
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the property.
• Complete minor repairs and maintenance across multiple trades.
• Ensure statutory compliance and health and safety requirements are maintained at all times.
• Report maintenance issues and progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors and suppliers to complete works efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and issues identified.
• Support room turnaround periods to ensure accommodation is ready for new residents.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Health & safety awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Qualified in a relevant trade

Job description

Homes for Students is the UK\'s leading provider of student accommodation. We have a vacancy for a Painter & Decorator at our Derby, Sheffield and Leicester properties, working 40 hours per week.

This hands-on role combines painting and decorating with general property maintenance to ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for residents. The successful candidate will maintain the condition, appearance and repair of properties, delivering high-quality service through prompt resolution of