Painter/Decorator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£34,936 / year
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

Painting Decorating Knowledge of historic and listed buildings Driving licence Teamwork Problem-solving Communication Attention to detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Painter/Decorator

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking to recruit an experienced Painter/Decorator. Working as part of a small and friendly skilled in-house maintenance team, the Painter/Decorator will be responsible for carrying out painting, decorating and associated work within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Location: Cambridge, UK. Salary: £34,936 per annum. Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Vacancy

We are looking to recruit an experienced Painter/Decorator. Working as part of a small and friendly skilled in-house maintenance team, the Painter/Decorator will be responsible for carrying out painting, decorating and associated work within the College.

The ideal candidate will be a competent Painter/Decorator with experience of internal/external decoration within both domestic and commercial environments. Knowledge of historic and listed buildings is essential. You will have a proactive work ethic, the ability to problem-solve and take responsibility for operational tasks. The role will suit individuals who can work as part of a team and use own initiative, who communicate well and have meticulous standards. It is essential the postholder has a driving licence. Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

The Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], affectionately known as ‘[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’ is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. With a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is home to around 700 students (under and postgraduate), 90 Fellows and 170 college staff and is managed, overall, by the Master, Bursar and Senior Tutor.

Being employed at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] means being a part of long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.

The Benefits

  • Excellent Pension Schemes
  • Private Healthcare Options
  • Travel to Work Loan Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Free Lunch On-Site
  • On-Site Pool & Gym
  • Training & Development

Contact & Apply

Closing date for applications is 4pm on Monday 24th November 2025. Interviews expected week commencing 1st December 2025. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer.

Contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3AP

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