Job summary We are looking to recruit a Painter & Decorator to work within our Estates team, working full time 37.5 hours per week. Band 4, 26,530 - 29,114 The successful applicant would be working within the building section of the Estates department which includes carpenters, builders and building assistants. We are looking to recruit a self-motivated person who is willing to work alongside other team members but also to be able to work on their own initiative. We feel this is an exciting opportunity with the possibility of progression for the right person. Main duties of the job To provide a painting and decorating service within healthcare premises including maintenance of existing building fabric and full re-decorating works (lifecycle), to meet the needs of the Trust, by operating an efficient and effective Estates Service within the Trusts healthcare facilities to ensure the safe delivery of patient care; by Delivering a planned maintenance, repair & installations service which always represents quality and value for money. Providing a safe maintenance service to all building\construction related infrastructure. Assisting in the development of the Estates function into a customer focused range of services. Adopting a flexible, integrated working approach to the delivery of Estates Service To work autonomously with estates colleagues, effectively organising and managing the decorating workload and resources with due regard to management requirements. To be prepared and willing to undertake other associated works as required. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9007474 Job locations Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential City & Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate in a relevant Painting & Decorating, Building or Construction discipline Plus, City & Guilds of London Institute Advanced Craft Certificate in a relevant Painting & Decorating, Building or Construction discipline Or, An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Painting & Decorating, Building or Construction discipline Or, BTEC/ONC in Painting & Decorating, Building Or Construction Services Desirable Additional relevant Competencies Experience Essential Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in Painting & Decorating, Building or Construction for a minimum of 3 years Plus At least 2 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility And Background in Painting & Decorating, Building or Construction installation, alteration, maintenance or repair And Experience of Building components and surface finishes Desirable Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital environment or similar demanding role. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to work without supervision and confident to take decisions based on own ability. Adaptable to change. Available for undertaking overtime. Physically demanding role requiring manual handling of loads, extremes of temperature and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces. Appreciation of his/her own limitations Desirable Clean driving license Person Specification Qualifications Essential City & Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate in a relevant Painting & Decorating, Building or Construction discipline Plus, City & Guilds of London Institute Advanced Craft Certificate in a relevant Painting & Decorating, Building or Construction discipline Or, An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Painting & Decorating, Building or Construction discipline Or, BTEC/ONC in Painting & Decorating, Building Or Construction Services Desirable Additional relevant Competencies Experience Essential Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in Painting & Decorating, Building or Construction for a minimum of 3 years Plus At least 2 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility And Background in Painting & Decorating, Building or Construction installation, alteration, maintenance or repair And Experience of Building components and surface finishes Desirable Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital environment or similar demanding role. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to work without supervision and confident to take decisions based on own ability. Adaptable to change. Available for undertaking overtime. Physically demanding role requiring manual handling of loads, extremes of temperature and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces. Appreciation of his/her own limitations Desirable Clean driving license Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)