Painter & Decorator (Estates Team)
Looking for a permanent role where you can take pride in your work and see the difference you make every day?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is looking for a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Painter & Decorator to join our friendly Estates Team.
Working across our two beautiful school campuses in the heart of Durham, you'll help maintain and improve our classrooms, boarding houses and other school buildings, creating welcoming spaces for our pupils, staff and visitors.
Whether you're an experienced Painter & Decorator looking for a more stable working environment, or someone with practical decorating experience who wants to continue developing their skills, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Working alongside our experienced Painter, Decorator & Plasterer, you'll be involved in:
- Internal and external painting and decorating.
- Preparing surfaces and carrying out high-quality finishing work.
- Minor maintenance and repair work.
- Supporting the wider Estates Team with School events and operational activities.
- Helping maintain two beautiful historic school campuses, just a short walk apart.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has painting and decorating experience.
- Takes pride in producing high-quality work.
- Is practical, reliable and self-motivated.
- Enjoys working as part of a team.
- Holds a full UK driving licence.
Why Join Us?
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Salary starting from National Minimum Wage, with scope for a higher salary depending on experience.
- Free lunch.
- Friendly and supportive Estates Team.
- Work alongside an experienced Painter, Decorator & Plasterer.
- Beautiful working environment in the heart of Durham.
- Workplace pension.
- Generous annual leave.
- The satisfaction of seeing the difference your work makes every day.
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre-employment checks.
Please submit a completed application form to [email protected].
The closing date for applications is Friday 17 July 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
