Painter/Maintenance Person

Job Description

Job Title: Painter / Maintenance Operative

Location: Fawdon

Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Duration: Full time – initially 6 months (with potential to extend)

Pay: £15p/h

Job Purpose

The role is primarily focused on painting and decorating, supporting the upkeep and presentation of internal environments within a cleanroom production facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for high‑quality surface preparation and painting work, along with minor maintenance and furniture assembly as required.

Experience within a production or manufacturing environment is strongly preferred due to the standards and procedures involved.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Duties (Predominantly Painting)

Surface Preparation:

Preparing walls and surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling holes or cracks, and making good to ensure a high‑quality finish.

Painting & Decorating:

Applying paint, varnish, stains, and finishes using brushes and rollers to achieve a consistent, professional standard.

Finishing & Detail Work:

Mixing paints, matching colours, and completing detailed decorative tasks where required.

Site Protection:

Protecting floors, fixtures, and surrounding areas using dust sheets and coverings.

Cleanroom Compliance:

Working within a cleanroom environment, adhering to strict cleanliness and hygiene procedures, including wearing hair nets, snoods, and white overalls at all times.

Cleanup:

Cleaning tools, equipment, and ensuring work areas are left clean and compliant with cleanroom standards.

Secondary Duties

Furniture Assembly:

Building and assembling flat‑pack furniture to a high standard when required.

Minor Internal Repairs:

Carrying out basic making‑good tasks to support painting activities.

Health, Safety & Quality

Adhering to all Health & Safety regulations, COSHH requirements, and cleanroom procedures.

Maintaining high standards of workmanship appropriate to a controlled production environment.

Personal Specification

Essential

Proven experience in painting and decorating to a good, consistent standard.

Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or regulated environment.

Ability to follow procedures and work to strict cleanliness standards.

Good attention to detail and pride in high‑quality workmanship.

Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.

Desirable

Background in general maintenance, estates, or handyman‑type roles.

Experience of working in cleanrooms or similar controlled environments.

Ability to carry out minor repairs alongside decorating tasks.

Skills & Personal Qualities

Good communication skills, able to liaise with colleagues and supervisors.

Strong organisational and time‑management skills.

Flexible, reliable, and willing to undertake reasonable additional duties as required.

Positive attitude and ability to work well with people at all levels.