Painter
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.29 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-on-trent, ST4 6QG |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1663810/152129/RS |
Summary
Job Introduction
Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.
- 40 Hours a Week / Any 5 days out of 7 / Various Shift Times
- £15.29 per hour
- Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
- 20 Days Holiday per year + bank holidays
- Location is Royal Stoke Hospital
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Job Introduction
Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.
As aPainterat Sodexo,we’re looking for someone who keeps things running smoothly—the one who knowshow to solve problems, offer expert advice, and ensure the hospital estateoperates at its best. As aPainteratRoyal Stoke Hospital, you'll be the go-to expert for technical support andmaintenance across equipment, building systems, and utility services.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. Youbelong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver reactive and planned painting and maintenance works across the hospital estate, ensuring all tasks meet contractual, legislative, statutory and HTM requirements.
- Interpret, analyse and communicate complex technical information while working closely with engineering specialists, supervisors, and Trust stakeholders.
- Act as a Competent Person for specified systems, maintaining safe systems of work and full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site policies.
- Complete accurate documentation, including cost apportionment, worksheets, and monthly stock counts, while supporting helpdesk and maintenance processes.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and professional support to colleagues and Trust officers, contributing to a collaborative team approach and continuous service improvement.
What You Bring:
We’re hiring acrossseveral specialisms, and we’re looking for skilled professionals in thefollowing areas:
- Proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating maturity when working within multi-disciplinary trade teams and adapting to changing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a logical, calm approach, able to work effectively under pressure and respond to urgent situations.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, with a commitment to safe working practices and continuous professional development.
- Effective verbal, written, and report-writing skills, supported by sound mathematical ability and clear communication at all levels.
- Full relevant driving licence, with desirable experience or specialist knowledge within a healthcare or Health Service environment.
- Excellent time management, teamwork, and communication
- A positive, initiative-taking approach—able to work independently or as part of a team.
What we offer:
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
- Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
- Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if wereceive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services thatimprove the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed tochanging attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job.
Clickhereto read more about what we do topromote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.