Painter and Decorator

A rare opportunity to join our busy maintenance team as Painter and Decorator ahead of the retirement of a long-serving team member.

The successful candidate will carry out painting and decorating works to a high standard throughout College property and multiple sites.

You must have relevant qualifications and previous practical experience, as well as good IT skills and the ability to work well as an individual and as part of a team.

Background

Trinity Hall was founded in 1350 by the Bishop of Norwich primarily to teach Canon and Civil Law. Today, Trinity Hall is a progressive, liberal institution catering for the majority of subjects taught in the University. We have approximately 350 undergraduate and 250 graduate students, 65 Governing Body Fellows and 160 staff. The College is dedicated to academic excellence and is proud of its reputation as a friendly and supportive institution for students, staff and Fellows alike.

Duties

• To carry out general redecoration and painting work (both internal and external) including wall papering, throughout all College property, to a high standard and in accordance with good decorating / painting practices.
• To be familiar with all good painting practices including restoration work.
• To be able to burn off or strip and properly prepare older surfaces for redecoration.

Conditions of employment

The role is a permanent position, beginning ideally no later than June 2025.

The role is expected to be full time and based in Cambridge.

The remuneration for this role will be circa £30,000 per annum subject to experience and qualifications plus pension and employees' benefits.

The successful applicant will be subject to a six-month probation period.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a residential setting, meeting the selection criteria specified in the Person Specification, and two excellent references, including one from the current employer.

Further details about this position can be found in the Further Particulars via the Apply button above. 

Interviews and appointment may proceed before closing date should some applicants prove to fulfil job criteria.

Employees' Benefits

•  25 days plus bank holidays annual entitlement (pro-rata for Part-time position)
•  Extra day's holiday every two years, up to a maximum of 30 days holiday in total
•  Defined contribution pension scheme
•  Meal on duty if available (daily allowance)
•  Uniform provided when required for the role
•  Training and development opportunities
•  Medicash health plan (after 3 months of employment)
•  Annual bonus scheme (varies and subject to end of year financial results)
•  Recruitment incentive (1.5% of the starting salary of your referral)
•  Social activities (e.g., end of year celebrations, garden parties, away days, etc.)
•  Long Service Awards (gifts from 10 to 40 years of service)

Contract

Permanent, Full-time (37.5hrs, Mon-Fri)

Interview

To be arranged with the candidate directly

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