Painter


Company:	Sodexo Ltd
Salary:	£1 - £14.42
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gateshead, NE8 1AQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Painter

Trinity Square Accommodation, Northumbria University, 202 High Street, Gateshead NE8 1AQ

Flexibility required to cover various sites across Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead

£14.42ph + excellent benefits

40hrs pw Monday to Friday

Flexible start and finish time, 08.00 to 18.30

Full UK Driving Licence essential

Free parking

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Job Introduction:

Create spaces people are proud to live, learn and work in.

At Sodexo, we believe that the environments we create have a direct impact on people's experiences. We're looking for a skilled and passionate

Painter to join our Hard FM team supporting

Northumbria University, helping to maintain and transform student accommodation, academic buildings, offices and communal spaces across Newcastle and Gateshead.

This is more than a painting and decorating role. It's an opportunity to play a key part in enhancing one of the UK's leading university estates, ensuring thousands of students, staff and visitors enjoy safe, welcoming and professionally maintained environments every day.

As a Painter, you'll deliver a high-quality painting and decorating service across a diverse portfolio of university buildings and student residences. We're looking for someone who combines excellent trade skills with a positive, customer-focused attitude.

If you take pride in delivering exceptional finishes, enjoy working in varied locations, and want to be part of a supportive team where quality craftsmanship is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

Carrying out planned, reactive and refurbishment painting and decorating works

Preparing surfaces to the highest standards including filling, sanding, sealing and priming

Applying paints, varnishes, stains and specialist coatings to internal and external surfaces

Completing room refresh programmes and supporting major student accommodation turnaround projects

Undertaking minor repairs and making-good works associated with decorating activities

Protecting furniture, fixtures and occupied areas while maintaining excellent housekeeping standards

Using CAFM systems to update work records and maintenance activity

Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and university stakeholders

Delivering a customer-focused service with minimal disruption to students and staff

Supporting the wider maintenance team and participating in the call-out rota when required

What You Bring:

Essential

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating, City & Guilds qualification, recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Significant practical painting and decorating experience within commercial, facilities management, hospitality, education, healthcare or residential environments

Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance works

Strong knowledge of surface preparation, paint systems and coating applications

Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality finishes

Full UK Driving Licence

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good IT skills and confidence using electronic work management systems

Desirable

IPAF, PASMA or CSCS certification

Experience working in universities, student accommodation or large occupied estates

Knowledge of wallcoverings and specialist coatings

Asbestos Awareness, COSHH Awareness or First Aid qualifications

Experience supporting refurbishment and room turnaround programmes

What We Offer:

Working with Sodexo isn’t just another job but a chance to be part of something that matters.Here, you’re welcomed for who you are, encouraged to bring your ideas and purpose to the table, and given the opportunity to make a real difference in the work you do every day. You’ll also find the support, flexibility, and room you need to grow in a way that feels right for you.

With over 20 Sodexo benefits to choose from, you’ll have access to a competitive retirement plan, discounts at 1,900+ retail brands, great gym offers, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, legal, and financial support.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Keywords:

Painting & Decorating, Building Maintenance, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance, Surface Preparation, Commercial Decorating, Facilities Management, Student Accommodation, Health & Safety Compliance, Customer Service Excellence

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