Painter & Decorator Full time, Full year

Salary: £22,813 per annum

Location: Stafford College Permanent

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

This role will involve the provision of all painting and decorating throughout the College premises.

To be successful, you will be a fully qualified time served and experienced painter who can produce high quality work.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to painter and decorator general building maintenance related defect reports as required; carrying out initial investigation and repairs/works.
• Estimating all materials and advising on the most appropriate finish for each area.
• Undertake redecoration works both internally and externally.
• Carry out minor plaster work repairs.
• Room clearance, manoeuvring of heavy items of furniture and equipment.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Time served recognised apprenticeship in painting and decorating.
• Is qualified to level 3 (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline.
• Is capable of working to a consistently high standard.
• Is able to work with minimum supervision

What's in it for you? The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years (plus Bank Holiday and Christmas closure)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Staff parking available
• Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast