Band 4 Painter and Decorator

The post holder will be employed to undertake all the appropriate duties specified in the job description across a variety of Trust owned properties.

The post holder will be expected to carry out periods of working alone and there is an expectation to work at heights.

The post holder will be competent and have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of decoration to enable them to achieve and apply the skills where required., To undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and emergency works as demanded by a Hospital of this type. Use all skills, experience and knowledge ensuring safe working methods to carry out maintenance tasks in the most cost effective way for the TrustTo understand the workings of buildings, engineering services and systems in NHS/Trust premises. Ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard and that all plant and equipment are utilised in a safe and efficient mannerTo carry out work in a timely manner as requested using the current works requisition system and ensuring that any associated information is recorded.To work as part of a departmental team and where necessary support colleagues of all levels and disciplines as required.To provide a maintenance service to all Trust buildings, off site properties and be able to work unsupervised.To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns, duties or location are
required.To keep up to date with current legislation and attend training courses as directed by Estate ManagementTo be able to work safely in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, current guidance and to follow any other safety policies as issued by the Trust

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.