Old Swinford Hospital seeks to appoint a painter and decorator to work within the on-site facilities department.
About OSH
Old Swinford Hospital is one of the country’s leading state boarding schools. The majority of the School’s students are boarders who come from a wide range of backgrounds in the UK and also from the EU and overseas. A third of our pupils are day pupils, who usually go home after lessons, unless they are involved in sport or music, CCF or DofE. The School is now on an exciting journey to become fully co-educational by September 2025. Girls joined us in September 2021 in Year 7, whilst the Sixth Form has been mixed since 2004.
OSH is calm place to work. It is inclusive, tolerant and welcoming. The atmosphere is supportive and orderly, and it is also very relaxed because for many of our pupils their school is also their home.
We have recently had two very favourable Ofsted visits, one for boarding and one for curriculum. You can see these via our website www.oshsch.com. We enjoy a very good academic reputation and regularly feature in the lists of the most academically successful maintained schools. We pride ourselves on developing in our pupils a balance of academic achievement, character and resilience.
A major building programme has recently been completed which includes a large extension to an already impressive sports centre, an all-weather floodlit sports pitch, a new teaching block with a specialist arts room, a performing arts centre and a new senior boarding house.
Person Specification
Experience and skills
* A minimum of 6 years’ experience is required as a painter and decorator;
* Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them;
* Solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques;
* Aptitude in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns etc.);
* Must be able to communicate confidently;
* Good basic math skills;
* Manual dexterity with excellent balance and experience of working on scaffolding, ladders, towers etc.;
* Conscientious with great attention to detail;
* All works must be carried out in a safe and responsible manner ensuring Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times;
Personal attributes
* A professional manner and appearance;
* Self-motivated with a positive, professional attitude;
* Ability to work as part of a team yet also to work under own initiative;
* Flexible approach and adaptable;
Job Specification
The Painter and Decorator will be responsible to the Site Manager.
Primary Duties
* Carry out internal and external work on site as directed by the Estates Manager;
* Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc.;
* Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.;
* Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster);
* Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right colour or texture;
* Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools to a high standard;
* Apply varnish and other finishes;
* Apply artex finishing to new and existing surfaces;
* Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions.
Other Duties
* Advising the Site Manager of any damage defects found to the building fabric or grounds;
* Advising the Site Manager on appropriate selection of paint requirement for remedial works;
* Physically moving desks, chairs, beds, wardrobes, lockers and other equipment;
* Assisting with receiving, offloading and distribution of deliveries;
* Attending training course or completing online training courses as required;
* Any other reasonable duties in the facilities department as required by the Headmaster, Bursar or Site Manager.
Hours & Remuneration of Work
This is a permanent, 37 hours per week, all year round position. The salary for your hours of work is £23,893 per annum. You will be entitled to 20 days’ annual holiday each year plus UK statutory public holidays.
In line with current regulation you will, if you are eligible, be offered a workplace pension through NEST.
Old Swinford Services Ltd welcomes applications for employment from all sectors of the community.
Suitability to work with Children
Old Swinford Services Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
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