Job Description

Are you a practical, hands-on professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high-quality spaces? The Department of Biomedical Services (BMS) is seeking to recruit a Building Maintenance/Painter to help keep our research and office environments safe, functional, and visually appealing.

The department provides for the care and welfare of animals in experimental research and in doing so we support the scientific community across the University. We are, in effect, an internal business with researchers as our customers.

In this role, you will carry out a wide range of maintenance and decorative tasks across our Biomedical Services facilities. From installing fixtures and fittings to refreshing laboratories and corridors with new paintwork and occasionally support the engineering team with fire alarm testing and contractor escorting. Your work will directly support world-class research and teaching.

This employment is full-time, permanent, 36.5 hours per week. We are advertising this post as a full-time position.

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What We Offer

We offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits, they include;
An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days annual leave including public bank holidays. A comprehensive range of childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle loan schemes Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs Discounted bus travel and Season ticket travel loans.
The department is committed in supporting and developing our staff and opportunities which staff are encouraged to make the most of to enhance their personal and career development.

Application Process

Applications should be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement/covering letter explaining how you meet the job requirements with details of two referees as part of your online application.

Owing to the nature of this position any offer of employment with the University will be subject to a satisfactory security screening.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 17 October 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place on 29 October 2025.