Overview
Job Role: Painter & Decorator
Location: HMP Standford Hill
Salary: £27,945.35
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time 39hrs per week
Start date for this position will be in December 2025.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP Standford Hill, a CATEGORY D & Adult Male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Standford Hill runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community. As a Painter & Decorator you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all. If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Standford Hill to support safe and secure operations.
* Collaborate with colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators to carry out painting and decorating tasks as required.
* Contribute to creating a safe and supportive environment for prisoners, staff and visitors.
Qualifications
* City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent, or significant experience/time served in a similar role.
* Experience working in a maintenance team.
* Honest and reliable character with a sense of purpose and pace.
* Good Health & Safety knowledge.
* Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
About the employer
We are a Ministry Of Justice business providing critical and time-bound services to HMPPS. We are looking for a Painter & Decorator to join our team and contribute to maintaining safe prison environments.
Benefits and terms
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, with a range of non-contractual benefits including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and preventative care. Additional financial rewards and retailer discounts are also available. There is a strong focus on safety and a supportive, inclusive workplace with opportunities to develop skills and progression.
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Additional information
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