Painter/Multiskilled Tradesperson

Permanent, Full Time Post

£23,487 - £26,341 per annum

Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University is seeking to appoint a full time, permanent Painter/Multiskilled Tradesperson to join the Maintenance team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the post holder will provide painting and decorating and general maintenance services for the College to a high standard.

This is a permanent, full time post involving 37.5 hours per week. Some overtime and occasional weekend working may be required. Participation in the on-call service is required. The salary is based on 28 - 33 of the University’s single salary spine, currently equating to points £23,487 -£26,341 per annum. Incremental salary progression up the range is discretionary.

Benefits include an annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays; an excellent contributory pension scheme provided by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), free College meals when on duty and subsidised membership of the College’s gym facilities.

The successful applicant will have previous practical knowledge and skills in all aspects of painting, decorating and general maintenance along with good organisational abilities. The post requires a pro-active, hands-on approach to be responsive to the needs of the College.

A job description, person specification and application form are available on the College website at https://www.sid.cam.ac.uk/about-sidney/vacancies. In order to apply, please complete and submit an application form with a covering letter outlining your suitability to jobs@sid.cam.ac.uk by the closing date below. Alternatively applications can by posted to the HR Department at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge CB2 3HU.

The closing date of application is 12 noon on Monday 25 July 2022 with interviews expected to take place week commencing Monday 1 August 2022. Any offer of appointment is subject to: the receipt of two satisfactory references; verification of identity and qualifications; and, eligibility to work in the UK.

Sidney Sussex College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity and supports and encourages under-represented groups and values diversity for Women, Black and Minority Ethnic, Disabled and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender applicants.