Job Description

Location:

Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department:

Estates

Reporting to:

Safety & Building Services Manager

Annual Leave:

30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours:

37 hours per week, 52 weeks

Basis:

Full time, Permanent

Pension

: NEST Pension

Join Our Team

We are seeking a skilled and reliable individual to deliver high-quality painting and decorating services across the College, alongside general maintenance tasks that support the smooth and efficient operation of our campus.





This role offers flexible working hours, with the expectation of occasional evening and weekend shifts to accommodate building access outside of standard curriculum delivery times. On average, candidates should be available to work one evening per week and one weekend day every three weeks.





The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently and taking initiative to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Painter and Decorator you will:


The post holder will carry out all aspects of painting and decorating internally and externally including the safe use of ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic access equipment for working at height. All maintenance staff are expected to assist in other maintenance activities outside of their main area of expertise to ensure the premises are fit for purpose. Some tasks will require activity loosely described as porterage when required. All maintenance staff are expected to carry out method and risk assessments to ensure safe working in accordance with health & safety legislation. Identifying, preparing and decorating internal and external elements of the building and grounds, which may include the use of paint, papers and other decorative finishes. Identifying maintenance, repairs and new jobs and assisting in the planning of work. Assisting in making contact with materials suppliers and if required contacting and liaising with contractors and ordering materials and supplies.

What We're Looking For

We seek candidates who:


Recognised apprenticeship or relevant trade qualifications. NVQ2 in Decorative Finishing and Industrial painting Operations. Level 2 Technical Certificate in Painting & Decorating.

What's in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:


Generous annual leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role) Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Competitive salaries. Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Excellent training and development opportunities. Dedicated teaching & learning coaches for new staff. On-site staff parking available. Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension and NEST Pension. On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee. Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:


+ 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family).
+ Occupational Health.
+ Free flu jabs.
+ Free gym membership for all staff.
+ Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.





For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Sara Marshall, Vice Principal Digital Services S.Marshall2@mbro.ac.uk

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.





All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.





Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.





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