We are looking to appoint a highly motivated time served Approved Painter to join our multi-disciplinary maintenance team responsible for the operation and maintenance of a wide range of services throughout the University Estate.    

You will work as part of the Estates Trades Team and assist with the provision of maintenance duties to a wide variety of buildings included within University’s extensive and varied estate. You will work as part of a small team undertaking both reactive and planned maintenance duties, executing workmanship to a high standard and ensuring strict compliance with all Health and Safety legislation.    

You should be flexible in your approach to work, have experience in all aspects of painting and decorating internally and externally. Have good knowledge of the safe use of ladders and access equipment for working at height. Have experience of working in occupied premises.  

You should have excellent communication skills and a keen and helpful manner. The ability to cope well under pressure, and the ability to demonstrate a flexible approach without supervision is essential. To be able to work effectively both independently and as a team. Working hours will vary between the hours of 7am and 6pm and specific timings will vary between work colleagues to suit any operational needs).

Informal enquiries should be directed to George Simpson, gns1@st-andrews.ac.uk

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

•          Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
•          Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
•          Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
•          A range of family friendly policies
•          Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
•          Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
•          Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme  

Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.    

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.  We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.     

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.   

Job Description: MT6793RH FPs.pdf

Closing Date: 10th August 2026

Estates

Salary - £27,319 - £31,236 per annum

Start date - As soon as possible