Painter - Building Technician

Painter - Building Technician £32,080 rising to £34,610 Full Time, Permanent - Professional Ser

Oxford Brookes University is looking for a skilled Painter to join our in-house Estates Buildings Team. This is a secure, permanent role working across a diverse university estate including academic buildings, offices, student accommodation, workshops and public spaces. Our Estates team looks after these buildings to keep them safe, functional and fit for purpose. We value skilled tradespeople and understand that the quality of our buildings depends on the quality of the people who maintain them.

You'll carry out reactive repairs, planned maintenance and small improvement works, working as part of a professional, supportive team.

A basic DBS check is required.

What You''ll Be Doing:

Painting & Building Maintenance

Carry out reactive, planned and preventative painting and decorating maintenance

Prepare and decorate internal and external surfaces including walls, ceilings, woodwork and metalwork

Diagnose defects, surface failures and finishes issues and complete repairs to a high standard.

Adaptations & Improvement Works

Undertake authorised refurbishment, development and adaptation works

Support accessibility, redecoration and improvement projects across the University estate.

Inspections & Reporting

Carry out condition surveys of buildings and painted finishes

Identify defects and provide clear written reports to the Buildings Team Supervisor.

Teamwork & Support

Work closely with other technicians, handypersons, engineers and external contractors

Provide guidance, coaching and on-the-job support to handypersons and other technicians when co-working

Communicate professionally with staff and students.

Health & Safety

Work safely at all times and comply with health & safety legislation and procedures

Complete task-specific risk assessments and method statements as required

Accurately complete job records, CAFM updates and other required paperwork.

What we''re looking for:

Skills & Experience

Completed a recognised painting and decorating apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent), or equivalent proven experience

Significant post-apprenticeship experience in painting and decorating maintenance

Proven experience working across a range of building maintenance environments

Experience working in occupied buildings is desirable.

Safety & Reliability

Takes pride in safe, tidy and professional work

Good understanding of health & safety law, ACOPs and British Standards

Committed to safe, compliant and professional working practices

Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Practical & Organised

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Can read technical drawings, write clear reports and use CAFM/mobile systems

Able to prioritise workloads and manage materials effectively

Good time management and communication skills.

Flexibility & Development

Full UK driving licence

Open to training and ongoing development

Prepared to support a "one team" estates approach across the university.

Oxford Brookes University is a well-established, modern university based in the historic city of Oxford.

Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive.

We are committed to fair treatment, equality and creating a supportive place to work. We hold the Athena SWAN Bronze Award and are proud to offer stable, long-term employment in a respectful working environment.

Oxford Brookes University is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising with service

8 Bank Holidays plus additional University closure days (around 5 per year)

Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

Secure, long-term employment

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

Discounts on gym, travel, nursery and retail schemes

Apply online using the "Apply for Job" button.

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV.

If you'd like to talk about the role before applying, contact: Craig Connolly Building & Grounds Teams Manager cconnolly@brookes.ac.uk

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