Apprentice Maintenance Painter and Decorator

To carry out any painting and decorating requirements that is both routine and planned in accordance with the Estates work programme. Appropriate use of different types of paints and tools for interior and exterior works, differentiate between the need to use rollers, brushes or spray paints in accordance with the needs of the project.  To measure surfaces and quantify paint or wallpaper requirements. Carry out minor repairs to surfaces and structures prior to decorating/painting. Monitor decorating material stock and procure new stock as required. To diagnose and repair faults related to maintenance issues.  To deal with new situations with instruction and guidance from Craftsperson / Line Management when required. To interpret and work from verbal instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to university buildings.  Show understanding and appreciation of all elements of maintenance works in university buildings and / or the willingness to learn.  Support a wide range of work of multi-disciplined works demonstrating collaborative working with suitably qualified members of the department. To learn new techniques and craft practices in line with evolving technology and legislative Health and Safety Requirements.  This may involve attendance on training courses. To work as part of a multi-disciplined team and understand fully the inter-relationship between the various maintenance crafts. Recording, completing and providing essential job information via IT based systems. Required to operate in various shift patterns in order to accommodate the needs of the University. Undertake all work in accordance with safe working practices and safe working procedures. Carry out other duties as required within designated skill set. Adhere to University and Estates Office Policies & Procedures. Treats everyone with dignity and respect in line with current equality legislation.

Training:

The training will be at Dudley college and you would attend one day a week.

Training Outcome:

On completion of this apprenticeship, you may be able to progress into one of the following roles:

Maintenance Craftsperson – Painter and Decorator

With additional experience you could move into a:

Technical role Team leader role

Employer Description:

People are at the heart of what we are and do.

The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.

We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.

The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9.00 - 17.00

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working