Painter/Maintenance Person

Company: Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd.
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Location: Branton
Job Description:

Job Details

  • Job Title: Painter / Maintenance Operative
  • Location: Fawdon
  • Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
  • Duration: Full time – initially 6 months (with potential to extend)
  • Pay: £15p/h

Job Purpose

The role is primarily focused on painting and decorating, supporting the upkeep and presentation of internal environments within a cleanroom production facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for high-quality surface preparation and painting work, along with minor maintenance and furniture assembly as required.

Experience within a production or manufacturing environment is strongly preferred due to the standards and procedures involved.

Responsibilities

  • Surface Preparation: Preparing walls and surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling holes or cracks, and making good to ensure a high-quality finish.
  • Painting & Decorating: Applying paint, varnish, stains, and finishes using brushes and rollers to achieve a consistent, professional standard.
  • Finishing & Detail Work: Mixing paints, matching colours, and completing detailed decorative tasks where required.
  • Site Protection: Protecting floors, fixtures, and surrounding areas using dust sheets and coverings.
  • Cleanroom Compliance: Working within a cleanroom environment, adhering to strict cleanliness and hygiene procedures, including wearing hair nets, snoods, and white overalls at all times.
  • Cleanup: Cleaning tools, equipment, and ensuring work areas are left clean and compliant with cleanroom standards.

Secondary Duties

  • Furniture Assembly: Building and assembling flat-pack furniture to a high standard when required.
  • Minor Internal Repairs: Carrying out basic making-good tasks to support painting activities.

Health, Safety & Quality

  • Adhering to all Health & Safety regulations, COSHH requirements, and cleanroom procedures.
  • Maintaining high standards of workmanship appropriate to a controlled production environment.

Personal Specification

Essential

  • Proven experience in painting and decorating to a good, consistent standard.
  • Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or regulated environment.
  • Ability to follow procedures and work to strict cleanliness standards.
  • Good attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.

Desirable

  • Background in general maintenance, estates, or handyman-type roles.
  • Experience of working in cleanrooms or similar controlled environments.
  • Ability to carry out minor repairs alongside decorating tasks.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026