Painter & Decorator | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Basingstoke, Winchester, Andover, RG24 9NA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Band 4 Painter & Decorator is a skilled member of the HHCS Estates & Facilities Team, responsible for delivering a comprehensive painting and decorating service across the Trust’s healthcare estate. The post-holder will undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and lifecycle works to ensure that clinical and non-clinical environments are safe, compliant, functional, and presented to a high professional standard that supports patient care and staff wellbeing.

Working with a high degree of autonomy and technical competence, the post-holder will carry out a full range of painting and decorating activities, including surface preparation, minor fabric and plaster repairs, application of specialist healthcare coatings, and working at height using approved access equipment. Work will be delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and agreed quality standards, with minimal supervision and with due regard to operational priorities.

As a skilled tradesperson, the Band 4 Painter & Decorator will also contribute to the wider objectives of the service by sharing expertise, supporting development of apprentices and trainees, and promoting high standards of workmanship, professionalism and customer-focused service delivery across the Trust.

We are seeking anNVQ Level 3professional with the technical confidence to work independently from drawings and deliver high-standard finishes across our hospital sites.In this role, you will balance your craftsmanship with professional communication, ensuring a safe and compassionate environment for patients and staff while strictly followingCOSHH and infection control.You will be an active team player who embraces high standards of working and supports the growth of our workforce.

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contactSouthern Housingon 02080 360017

• Standard Trade Tasks:Carry out internal and external painting and decorating to a high craft standard.

• Surface Preparation:Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling, patch plastering, and caulking.

• Coatings Application:Apply various coatings including emulsion, oil-based, acrylic, varnish, primers, and sealers.

• Wallcoverings:Hang standard and wide-width wallcoverings.

• Fabric Maintenance:Undertake minor fabric repairs such as tile and grout touch-ups or applying sealant.

• Technical Competence:Maintain competent use of hand and power tools.

• Condition Assessment:Perform basic defect recognition and surface condition assessments.

• Equipment Use:Ensure the safe use of access equipment.

• Operational Flexibility:Work across various sites and participate in occasional out-of-hours or shift work as required.

• Professional Development:Complete mandatory training and maintain ongoing competence.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026

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