Job Title: Painter Application Closing Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026 Full Time, Open ended Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. Heres more about the role and what were looking for: We are looking for a skilled and reliable Painter to join our Estates and Facilities team, supporting the upkeep and presentation of our diverse university buildings and spaces. Our Estates teams play a vital role in maintaining a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment for students, staff and visitors. Working across campus, you will contribute directly to preserving the high standards expected of a leading university. As a key member of the team, you will: Carry out painting and decorating works across academic, residential and commercial spaces Prepare surfaces professionally to ensure high-quality finishes Work safely and efficiently in occupied environments Support planned maintenance programmes and reactive works Take pride in delivering work that enhances the Universitys appearance and reputation Key Requirements: Experience in painting, decorating and related maintenance works Ability to estimate labour, materials and contractor support Experience allocating, supervising and checking work to ensure high standards Willingness to learn new equipment, systems and undertake training Strong understanding of Health & Safety, including safe working practices Ability to identify and report unsafe or defective equipment Competent in using systems such as ARCHIBUS to maintain accurate records Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a wider team Why should you apply? With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. If this role sound of interest, wed love to hear from you. Informal enquiries should be directed to Building Fabric Team Leader Steve Leatherby, via email to For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are any additional adjustments, youd like to request please contact We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job. Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme Where you work access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Financial wellbeing competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options Health and wellbeing discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
