Job summary
- Main area
- Estates
- Grade
- Grade D
- Contract
- Permanent: Monday to Friday 8-4
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- RB-HL-P/D-37.5
- Employer
- Summerhill Services Limited
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- Hillis Lodge
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £29,240.59 - £32,083.60 £29240.59 - £32083.6 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Multiskilled Painter/Decorator
Grade D
Job overview
Posts & hours:
Grade D Multiskilled Painter/Decorator
Based at: Hillis Lodge
Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: £29240.59 - £32083.6 per annum
At present, SSL Do Not offer Sponsorship.
Role Purpose:
To undertake painting, decorating, maintenance, repair and minor improvement works across the SSL Estate property portfolio, The post holder will ensure that internal and external environments are maintained to a high standard, contributing to the safety, appearance and functionality of healthcare premises while supporting the wider Estates team in the delivery of maintenance services.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
To undertake the duties of a “multi skilled” Painter and Decorator, including but not limited to:
- Preparation of surfaces including filling, sanding, stripping, removal of mastic/sealant and cleaning prior to decoration.
- Application of paints, varnishes, stains, emulsions, specialist coatings and wall coverings to internal and external surfaces.
- Application of mastic/sealant as required.
- Repair and redecoration following maintenance works, water ingress, vandalism and general wear and tear.
- Undertake minor plaster patch repairs and surface preparation works.
- Application and maintenance of specialist healthcare coatings, anti-bacterial paints and hygienic wall finishes and sealant where required.
- Decorating patient, staff and public areas whilst maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- Carry out minor carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance tasks appropriate to a multi-skilled operative.
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance activities and minor works projects.
Working for our organisation
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.
Sustainability – All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our ‘Green’ objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all ‘resources’ used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used).
The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.
For more information visit: www.ssl-delivermore.com
To check all our vacancies visit:
https://bit.ly/SSLJOBSNHS
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities of the role please find the Job Description attached.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Recognised CITB or EITB Apprenticeship with City and Guilds qualifications.
Desirable criteria
- Post Apprenticeship qualifications, formal certificated training in relevant areas.
Skills
Essential criteria
- 2 years post qualifying relevant experience, good communication skills and flexible attitude to work situations.
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with the healthcare sector and day to day operation and maintenance of varying types of building/premises. HTM awareness a requirement.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Respectful, conscientious, flexible, confident, mature nature, articulate.
Desirable criteria
- Awareness and sensitive to specific needs regarding mental health environment.
Other
Essential criteria
- Helpful, co-operative, conscientious, committed to the effective and efficient running of the Directorate and service delivery.
- Full clean UK driving licence
Desirable criteria
- Aptitude for self development, proactive with regards to new technology and working practices.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and appreciation of health and safety issues. Ability to use initiative, able to work on own or as part of a team. Computer literate, with experience in the use of pc/laptop, tablets/PDA, smartphone, email, Microsoft word, excel.
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with other trades/works undertaken within the Estates Directorate.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adrian Courage
- Job title
- Estates Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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