Job Description

Maintenance Painter

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Job Number:

25001379

)

Estates and Facilities
Grade 5: - up to 30,378 per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time

Contracted Hours per Week

:

35

Working Arrangements

:

Onsite working only

Closing Date

:

13-Oct-2025, 5:59:00 PM

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement

:

Not Applicable.

Job Title

: Maintenance Painter

Department

Estates and Facilities
Estates Operations

Grade:

Grade 5

Salary range:

27,319, up to 30,378 (depending on experience)

Working arrangements:

PermanentFull time (35 hours)
Onsite only
May be required to work evenings and weekends, as business demands
May be required to support the on-call rota for out-of-hours emergencies
May be a physically demanding role, requiring the moving and lifting of heavy equipment, working at height or within confined spaces, etc.

Closing date:

13th October 2025

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.


Further information about the University can be found here.

The Role and Department

You will be part of a multi-disciplined Direct Labour team, within the Estates and Facilities Directorate.




You will undertake all types of internal and external painting activities, including preparation works, to an agreed standard, complying with industry standards, statutory requirements, and relevant codes of practice, in a professional, efficient and customer-focused manner.




You will work across the University Estate, within domestic, industrial and educational buildings. You will be required to use electronic devices for receipt and completion of work instructions.



The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.




Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University, you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:




27 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year (39 days per year). The University closes between Christmas and New Year. No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme. On site nursery is available and children's clubs in the summer holidays. Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers). There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities. The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community. Discounts are available via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions. We offer generous pension schemes.

Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values

Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work.




As a University, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.



We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification

When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description




Your application should cover the following criteria:

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/Experience

1. Good standard of education, including English Language and Mathematics and a post-16 qualification or equivalent experience.
2. Recognised and registered CITB as a Maintenance Painter, or other relevant, approved training.
3. Professional craftsperson with knowledge and expertise in one or more areas of buildings or estates services provision.
4. Experience of working within a team to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and good customer care.
5. Experience of contributing to the delivery of painting services in residential and educational buildings.
6. Experience of working in occupied properties.
7. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues
8. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines.
9. Experience of completing maintenance documentation and related records.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

10. Excellent spoken and written communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
11. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including, but not limited to, internet, email and Microsoft 365 applications.
12. Industry or professional knowledge/recognition relevant to the role supported by relevant courses or certification.
13. Committed to continuing professional development.
14. Ability to solve problems yourself, or as part of a team, and plan appropriate solutions.
15. Ability to provide support for infrastructure projects, e.g. building changes.
16. Knowledge of health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and method statements.
17. Ability to interpret work to be completed, as outlined in routine instructions, drawings and specification.
18. Ability to estimate material requirements.
19. Ability to use and operate the usual range of tools and equipment associated with the trade.
20. Ability to achieve service delivery and performance targets.
21. Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
22. Ability to demonstrate a flexible attitude to multi-skilled maintenance tasks, designed to maximise operational effectiveness.

Desirable Criteria

23. Advanced craft certificate in painting, or equivalent approved training.
24. Relevant industry and professional recognition and certification of achievement of skills and knowledge, such as Construction Skills Certification Scheme or equivalent.
25. Committed to continuing professional development.
26. Experience of working in historic and listed buildings.
27. Ability to provide support for infrastructure projects.
28. Ability to participate in networks to share and discuss good practice and exchange information.
29. Familiar with the use of electronic job management systems.
30. Experience of diagnosing and repairing faults in building fabric.

How to apply

To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria, we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence.
While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.

Submitting your application

We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails.

What you are required to submit

A CV A supporting statement/covering letter, which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.

Contact details

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Dave Profit, Senior Maintenance Services Manager, david.profit@durham.ac.uk, would be happy to speak to you.

Typical Role Requirements

Service Delivery

Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values. Apply relevant industry and professional standards to ensure that our facilities are safe, secure and appropriate for public access and use. Respond to queries and provide information/advice, while raising more specialist or complex queries with more experienced team members, completing the appropriate electronic and/or hardcopy work orders. Use your experience and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve issues relevant to your role, and make recommendations based on your findings. Use your technical knowledge and specialist skills to prepare and paint internal and external decoration, including the correct use of plant and equipment and independently resolve problems or issues using your own judgement and resources available to you. Ensure that information used to analyse the service being delivered is accurate and provide reports and analysis of patterns and trends to senior colleagues. Monitor, manage and analyse the use of equipment and resources to ensure efficiency and report your findings to senior colleagues. Deliver infrastructure support services relating to [the estate and buildings] to support the University's activities. Apply recognised professional procedures and techniques, to support the security, safety, integrity and viability of infrastructure facilities for stakeholder and public access and use. Continually review what is required from [staff, students and others who you work with] to make sure the best possible service is provided. Prepare safety documents, method statements and risk assessments relating to activities across the estate. Undertake painting work across the estate, including day-to-day repairs and planned maintenance. Undertake the work of any trade, for which you have received the necessary training and instruction.

Planning and Organising

Plan and organise own workload to deliver the role. Organise and schedule resources and activities, including stock control. Monitor processes and activities to ensure team priorities are met. Help to plan and evaluate the services provided by your area to ensure that requirements from your service are being met.

Teamwork

Provide specialist support and advice to team members on your areas of expertise. Make changes to the services provided by your team in discussion with other team members. Identify opportunities and contribute to decision-making on how to improve services being delivered by the team. Seek feedback from [students, staff and anyone else that you come across as part of your role] on their requirements from your service and recommend improvements to senior colleagues.

Communication/Liaison

Use your knowledge and expertise to provide advice and guidance to resolve problems and respond to a wide range of queries. Provide instruction and demonstration to others outside your immediate team. Explain and demonstrate tasks to others to ensure that [components, equipment and processes] are used correctly. Create good working relationships with other team members and anyone else that you come across as part of your role to work together on joint activities. Create good working relationships with internal and external partners and suppliers to work together on joint activities. Build relationships with contacts and contribute to internal and external networks to share good practice and exchange information. Liaise with outside agencies, local authorities, suppliers and visitors, where applicable, to ensure that services are safe and secure.

Drive University vehicles, transporting the required equipment to various sites across the University. Any other reasonable duties.



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When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.