About this role
Job summary
North Manchester General are seeking a dedicated and resourceful Painter and Decorator to join our team and provide top-notch support to our directorate. As a key point of contact for troubleshooting and assistance, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring seamless operations and satisfaction.
The painter and decorator plays a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position involves maintaining the appearance of hospital interiors and exteriors, carrying out routine painting, wallpapering, and touch-up work across wards, corridors, and patient rooms. The role demands careful attention to detail, adherence to health and safety regulations, and the ability to work around sensitive healthcare environments with minimal disruption.
The hospital is undergoing a huge redevelopment since being brought into MFT umbrella of hospitals. Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:
Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching Attracts, develops and retains great people Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provide
This role is to directly support the Director of Estates in ensuring that the Directorate both creates and supports a caring environment through the delivery of an effective estates service at best value and quality.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibility of the role is to participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking building day-to-day decorating and repairs, planned maintenance, PPM, and minor improvements, along with new work for all NMGH sites as required.
Working as part of the maintenance team within the hospital you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of systems and equipment. Carrying out duties as detailed by the building supervisor to a high standard either individually or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be required to respond to jobs issued through the Trusts CAFM system onto a trust issued smartphone and to update works and PPM's as required. It is anticipated that some additional duties will also be undertaken as training and experience is gained.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in painting and decorating or equivalent qualification Recognised and registered EITB or City & Guilds or modern apprenticeship, or approved equivalent training in Building or Carpentry
Desirable
Recognised Health and Safety Qualification
Experience Essential
Evidence of experience in building environment or painting environment Knowledge of specific trade
Desirable
Asbestos Awareness Experience of working in a Hospital environment
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Essential
Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes's and Estates specific legislation Written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to liaise with staff at all levels of the organisation Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision Working at height Capable of working in a demand driven service
Desirable
Computer literate and keyboard skills Knowledge / experience in other trades
Other Personal Attributes Essential
Willingness to work flexibly and to use own initiative and show a positive attitude to change Has a controls and results orientated perspective Must have the ability to achieve deadlines, priories work and be able to produce accurate and timely information Perform well under pressure with demonstrable copying skills Good organiser
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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Manchester General Hospital
Delauneys Road
Crumpsall
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)