Painter and Decorator

apartmentSodexo placeGateshead calendar_month 
As an adept multitasking, problem-solving, and safety-promoting Painter and Decorator for Sodexo in Northumbria University's Trinity Square Student Accommodation, 202 Highstreet, Gateshead NE8 1FU. Your expertise will be vital in helping us enhance operational excellence by delivering essential maintenance of the student living area of the University.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for basic repairs, painting, and decoration services while providing excellent customer service.
Maintaining internal and external areas safely and within skill limits.
Keep waste collection points clean and promotes recycling of waste.
Assist site management by ensuring statutory compliance across the estate.
Comply with Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Procedures, adhering to industry best practices.
Engaging with subcontractors and maintain clean working conditions to minimize disruption.

Complete job sheets accurately and attend required training to uphold high service standards and customer satisfaction.

What you bring:

Experience in multi-site contracts with varied equipment specifications

Extensive DIY and decorating skills, including basic building maintenance tasks (e.g., door repairs, plaster patching, plumbing)

Clear communication skills are essential as students are currently occupying the rooms.

Proactive attitude with flexibility in duties and working hours

Strong organizational and time management skills

Takes pride in work and demonstrates commitment and reliability

Excellent timekeeping and attendance record

Highly experienced in general maintenance or caretaking background

Ability to work effectively without supervision

Experience in customer service and customer relationship management

IT literate, capable of using systems for data monitoring and management reporting

Safety-conscious with an understanding of technical risk assessments

Have a degree of flexibility to travel as and when required

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan

A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo

Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation

Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

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