Job title: Painter, Decorator and Maintenance Worker.Location: Poole, Bournemouth, Broadstone and Studland.Employment type: Part-time.Working hours: 18 hours per week Monday – Friday (including bank holidays).Salary: £11,896.56 per annum / £12.71 per hour.Application closing date: 29/06/2026.
About us
YMCA Bournemouth is part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse and forward‑thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas including Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit.
About the Position
We are looking for a Painter, Decorator and Maintenance Worker to join our team and contribute to the ongoing maintenance and presentation of YMCA Bournemouth’s properties and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Being responsible for painting and decorating the interior and exterior of the Association’s premises as required.
- Assisting with the organisation and administration of maintenance tasks, including keeping accurate records of jobs and updating the Department’s E‑ticket software package.
- Supporting planned preventative maintenance in line with the Association’s maintenance schedule.
- Carrying out tiling, carpentry, plumbing and general repairs of a non‑specialist nature.
- Assisting with statutory tests including legionella checks, fire extinguisher inspections, fire door checks and other periodic compliance tests where required.
- Helping to maintain a suitably stocked workshop and stores area.
- Assisting with stock checks and ordering materials when necessary, including electrical stock items, paint, soft furnishings, keys and cleaning supplies.
- Working within the Building Services department to ensure the YMCA Bournemouth estate is maintained to a high standard, following health and safety procedures.
Skills and Competencies
- Experience in a commercial decorating environment.
- Basic plumbing and maintenance skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Awareness of health and safety procedures.
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic, proactive and committed—positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Reliable and adaptable.
- Calm and professional under pressure.
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and residents.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of work.
- Dedicated to making a positive difference within the organisation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Essential: Previous experience in painting and decorating, general maintenance experience, willingness to undertake training as required.
- Desirable: Painting and decorating qualification, experience working within a commercial or residential maintenance environment.
If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
Additional Information
The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and will follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement.
Employment Conditions
We are a sponsor‑free employer. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation. All applicable roles will be subject to DBS checks as described.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
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