Painter And Decorator
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1159297/152550
- Location: York
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £16.40 per hour plus Sodexo benefits
- Closing date: 26 January 2026
About the role
Painter And Decorator
Location: Nestlé York, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
Position: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Any 5 days out of 7 shifts between 05:00-21:00
Rate Of Pay: £16.40 per hour, plus Sodexo rewards and benefits
Make a visible difference every day. Join our Estates team and take pride in delivering high‑quality painting and decorating across a flagship operational site. You’ll help keep workspaces safe, compliant and looking their best, so colleagues and visitors enjoy a professional environment that supports productivity and wellbeing.
About the role
As our Painter and Decorator, you will carry out planned and reactive painting and decorating to a high standard across internal and external areas. You’ll prepare surfaces, select appropriate materials, and complete work efficiently with minimal disruption to site operations. Safety is paramount: you’ll follow risk assessments, method statements, COSHH guidance and permit‑to‑work processes, using the right PPE at all times. You will also coordinate with site stakeholders and service teams, report defects or hazards you observe, maintain tidy work areas, and submit accurate stock counts and contractual documentation tied to maintenance works.
What you’ll do
- Deliver painting and decorating across walls, ceilings, woodwork, floors and external surfaces, ensuring a high‑quality finish.
- Prepare surfaces (cleaning, sanding, filling, priming) and repair minor defects prior to decoration.
- Complete planned maintenance and respond to reactive requests to agreed priorities and timescales.
- Work safely in live operational areas, including at height and around sensitive environments; comply with Health & Safety and permit‑to‑work requirements.
- Use tools, equipment and materials correctly; store and maintain them safely; minimise waste.
- Liaise with clients, site management and service teams to coordinate access and reduce disruption.
- Identify and report defects, hazards or additional repair needs encountered during works.
- Keep work areas clean and presentable; ensure spaces are safe after task completion.
- Submit monthly stock counts and complete contractual documents to apportion costs for maintenance works.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience as a painter/decorator in commercial, industrial or facilities environments.
- Strong attention to detail; pride in delivering consistent, high‑quality workmanship.
- Self‑motivated, flexible and able to manage changing priorities and workload within agreed timescales.
- Logical problem‑solver; calm under pressure and responsive to urgency.
- Sound understanding of Health & Safety at Work regulations; clear, accurate reporting skills.
- Desirable: NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Painting & Decorating; basic IT skills for reporting and logging work.
Why join us
Be part of a team that helps people belong, act and thrive, with meaningful work that improves everyday experiences across our client sites. Our messaging reflects real employee experiences and our commitment to safe, high‑quality service delivery.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
York, United Kingdom, YO31 8TA
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