Job Description

Job Title:

Painter and Decorator

Reference:

1149484

Hours:

37.5

Pay Grade:

Band 4 (27,485 - 30,162)

Closing date: 08 December 2025

(please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, this advert may close early)

Interview date: Week commencing 15 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Painter and Decorator to join our team on a

full time, permanent basis

. This position is well-suited to an

enthusiastic person who is looking to

further their experience on a large estate.

Job Role:

Undertake essential reactive, and emergency repair work, alterations and general maintenance to the building infrastructure using specialist knowledge of painting & decorating and of other construction trades. Work with the Estates Officer Joinery / Building in using the 'CAFM' system to receive, update, and close off requests, and update records. Use specialist maintenance knowledge to plan and organise work with / without supervision to accomplish set tasks. Diagnose simple faults in paint systems and then rectify them accordingly. Decorate all elements of new and existing buildings, items of machinery, furniture, signs, posts, lamp posts, fencing, wooden garden feature and outbuildings. Daily duties will involve the frequent movement of heavy items of materials & equipment (in excess of 15Kg) with, or without lifting aids in accordance with the guidance provided within the trusts 'Lifting and Handling Training Manual'. Operate all associated portable power hand tools. Provide technical support to other members of the estates department. Liaise and work in partnership with other estates staff, contractors, where work requires multi-person / multi-trade input and any other duties identified by the Estates Management Team.

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team as well as independently. This role is subject to

Standard

DBS disclosure.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Relevant qualifications (City and Guilds Ordinary Ordinary/ Advanced certificate in Painting and Decorating or NVQ level 2/ 3/ 4 certificate in Painting and Decorating) Detailed knowledge of painting & decorating for maintenance and new installations Possession of a current U.K. driving license for manual transmission vehicles, to be inclusive of category B & E vehicles Ability to use appropriate sanding tools and sanding equipment in preparation of wall surfaces, sheet materials and other items being painted Ability and enthusiasm to learn new techniques / skills, and attend additional training as identified by the Trust

For full details regarding this role please view the job description and person specification.

You will be required to submit a copy of your CV.

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Please note, due to a high volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview


We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.


To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.


If you have any queries please contact the People and Culture team via email at: recruitmentifm@boltonft.nhs.uk

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, for more information please visit

https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa


Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.


Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.

Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd

Royal Bolton Hospital,

Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR