Painter & Decorator

As our Painter & Decorator, you will work with the Estates Services team to enhance and maintain the aesthetic appearance of buildings, facilities, and common areas on campus. The successful candidate will demonstrate an eye for detail, exceptional craftsmanship, and a commitment to delivering high-quality painting and decorating services across the college premises.

Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees.

As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university.

While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.

Responsibilities of our Painter & Decorator:

Carry out various painting and decorating tasks including preparing surfaces, mixing paint, applying finishes, and completing final coatings according to detailed specifications.

Evaluate and analyse the condition of walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and other surfaces to determine appropriate treatment required for painting and/or decorating.

Fill holes and cracks with appropriate materials, sand surfaces, and clean before application of paint or wallpaper.

Apply paint and finishes to the interiors and exteriors of buildings, including classrooms, corridors, offices, common areas, and other college premises.

Select and utilise appropriate tools and equipment for painting such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, ladders, etc., while adhering to safety guidelines at all times.

Coordinate and assist with the removal of old paints, wallpaper, and other debris as part of surface preparation.

Inspect completed work to ensure it meets required quality standards and specifications, making any necessary touch-ups or corrections.

Develop and maintain an inventory of painting and decorating supplies, ensuring that stocks are replenished as needed.

Collaborate with staff, students, leadership, external stakeholder and other members of the maintenance team to schedule painting and decorating tasks, ensuring minimal disruption to college operations.

Stay updated on industry trends, techniques, and best practices related to painting and decorating, and recommend improvements to existing processes if required.

Adhere to safe working practices, including properly handling and disposing of hazardous materials and chemicals, while maintaining a clean and organized work environment in accordance with College policy and procedure and current legislation.

Minimum Level 2 Maths & English

Demonstrable experience in painting and decorating

Good knowledge of materials, tools and techniques to complete wooden installations.

Good communication skills

Excellent project management and work organisation skills.

Ability to read technical drawings and work to detailed specifications.

Ability to work effectively as an individual or as part of a team

Ability to prioritise workload and organise work schedule

Ability to communicate and work professionally with internal and external customers of the College

Hold a valid driving license (Desirable)

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.

We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point.