Painter - Estates
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/2245345/156300
- Location: Hereford
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £14.15 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 29 April 2026
About the role
Painter & Decorator – Healthcare Environment
Location: Hereford County Hospital
Hours: 40 per week, Monday–Friday
Shift Times: 7:00–15:30 or 7:30–16:00
Pay: £14.15 per hour (40 hrs)
Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 40 hours
Benefits: Uniform and tools provided, Sodexo benefits package, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card
Make a real impact in a role that keeps the hospital running smoothly
We’re looking for a skilled Painter & Decorator to join our Estates team at Hereford County Hospital. You’ll help maintain a safe, welcoming and well‑presented environment for patients, visitors and staff — work that genuinely makes a difference every day.
This is a Monday–Friday role with no weekends, no call‑outs and stable daytime hours.
What You’ll Do
- Carry out internal and external painting, decorating and general maintenance
- Support planned and reactive maintenance across the hospital estate
- Maintain high standards of finish, safety and professionalism
- Work closely with the Estates team and hospital staff to ensure smooth operations
- Contribute to a positive, safe and efficient working environment
What You Bring
- Experience in painting, decorating or building maintenance
- NVQ in Painting & Decorating is desirable, but not essential
- Strong attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others
- A proactive, flexible approach and commitment to high standards
- Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not required
What We Offer
- Uniform and tools provided
- Sodexo benefits package including wellbeing support, discounts and life insurance
- Access to apply for a Blue Light Card
- 24/7 virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive working environment
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
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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.
Hereford, United Kingdom, HR1 2BN
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