Painter

Transformationunitgm; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Painter (Grade Band 4) to provide a maintenance service to all Trust buildings, ensuring work is completed timely and safely. The role involves undertaking preventative maintenance and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced hospital environment. Applicants should have extensive expertise in Painting and Decorating and relevant qualifications. This is a full-time permanent position located at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, offering a salary of £27,485 - £30,162 per year.

Benefits

Wellbeing programme

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive practical expertise in the field of Painting and Decorating.
• Knowledge of Building Maintenance procedures.
• Experience of working in large commercial or residential premises.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance or emergency work.
• Work as part of a departmental team and support colleagues.
• Ensure work undertaken is completed in a timely manner.

Skills

Building Maintenance procedures

Painting and Decorating

Experience in a Hospital Environment

Working to City and Guilds Craft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level II

Education

City and Guilds Craft to Level II

Job description

Main area Estates - Painter Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 279-7116195-FEB26

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town Brighton
Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 19/02/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

• To undertake planned preventative maintenance or emergency work as demanded by a Hospital
• To carry out work as requested by management/supervision using the appropriate current works electronic docket/request system and ensuring that all associated paperwork is completed as required
• To work as part of a departmental team and where necessary to support/assist the work of colleagues, and to be able to work with staff of all levels and disciplines throughout the trust
• To provide a maintenance service to all Trust buildings, and off site properties and be able to work unsupervised. To have a flexible approach to the work and be able to work beyond the normal hours of duty if required and to carry out other tasks from other disciplines should circumstances so dictate
• To ensure work undertaken is completed in a timely manner and that appropriate records are updated through the requisite system
• To be able to work safely in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, and to follow any other safety policies or guidelines as issued by the Trust

Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, Please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:

[e-mail]

Main duties of the job

• To be formally responsible for the provision of a safe, effective and efficient Estates service, including the discharging of corporate liabilities, procurement of Utilities, professional advice on all Estate matters, responsibility and care of all Engineering systems and buildings including grounds.
• Represent the Trusts interests from corporate, fiscal and statutory compliance aspects.
• Meet the Users needs within the resources available They will, however, be expected to perform in areas where deemed competent, and be suitably trained to a multi skilled level, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to work independently or together with other trades.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please, kindly review the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive details regarding the position.

Person specification

Experience / Qualifications

• Working to City and Guilds Craft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level II and / or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Building Maintenance procedures
• Extensive practical expertise in the field of Painting and Decorating
• Qualification in City and Guilds Craft to Level II, plus relevant experience
• Experience in working in Hospital Environment.
• Experience of working in large commercial or residential premises

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Guidance Score Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.