University Painter - Transform Student Spaces Flex Hours

Sodexo; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a skilled Painter to join our Hard FM team supporting Northumbria University, covering Newcastle and Gateshead. You’ll maintain student accommodation and university buildings, delivering high-quality painting across a varied portfolio.

This role blends traditional decorating with facilities management, offering opportunities to work across multiple sites and contribute to safe, welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating or City & Guilds qualification.
• Experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance works.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong surface preparation, paint systems and coating knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned, reactive and refurbishment painting and decorating works.
• Preparing surfaces to high standards including filling, sanding, sealing and priming.
• Applying paints, varnishes, stains and coatings to internal and external surfaces.
• Completing room refresh programmes and supporting student accommodation turnaround projects.
• Undertaking minor repairs and making-good works associated with decorating activities.
• Protecting furniture, fixtures and occupied areas while maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Using CAFM systems to update work records and maintenance activity.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and university stakeholders.
• Delivering a customer-focused service with minimal disruption to students and staff.
• Supporting the wider maintenance team and participating in the call-out rota when required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Painting & Decorating

City & Guilds qualification

Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a skilled Painter to join our Hard FM team supporting Northumbria University, covering Newcastle and Gateshead. You’ll maintain student accommodation and university buildings, delivering high-quality painting across a varied portfolio.

This role blends traditional decorating with facilities management, offering opportunities to work across multiple sites and contribute to safe, welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors.