Our Painting & Decorating team is expanding, and we are delighted to be recruiting three new Painter & Decorator roles to support the continued growth of our Facilities Management Department and wider School.
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
You will be responsible for carrying out painting and decorating maintenance across the School site, ensuring all areas are presented to a high standard.
In addition to core decorating duties, the role may involve supporting minor construction projects and assisting wider Facilities Management activities when required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Ensure that all Health and Safety issues / defects are dealt with in a prompt manner either by making safe or permanent rectification.
Deal with all reported defects, via the Facilities Management Helpdesk.
To undertake decoration work to the full range of School buildings boarding and staff accommodation and offices, both internally and externally, involving painting, paperhanging and associated specialist coatings.
To undertake all decoration work on maintenance and refurbishment projects.
Assist maintenance staff in other maintenance tasks as required.
Provide accurate records of maintenance and checks to the Facilities Management Department and report any faults for further action.
Carry out any other reasonable Facilities Department duties as required by the Facilities Manager, Bursar, Senior Leadership Team, or the Schools Operations Team.
Undertake relevant training and updates as required to keep up to date with current legislation.
Undertake such reasonable duties as requested by your Line Manager, Principal or Senior Leadership Team.
Further Information This is a full-time, permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with a starting salary of DYR5.18 (£26,263 per annum).
Application Process Completed application packs should be sent by email to the HR Department at byMonday 2 March 2026.
CVs alone will not be accepted.
Interviews will take place at The Duke of Yorks Royal Military School and candidates will be contacted via email with interview details if they are shortlisted.
Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students.
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