Location: Trowbridge
Salary: £20,516 rising to £20,947 per year (Full-time equivalent £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year)
Are you an experienced Painting & Decorating professional looking for a hands-on role where you can share your skills while enjoying a better work-life balance?
Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for a Technician in Painting & Decorating to support practical teaching within our Construction department at our Chippenham Campus.
This is a great opportunity to work in a modern educational environment, preparing workshops, maintaining tools and equipment, and ensuring students have access to industry-standard resources. You'll play a key role in supporting practical lessons, maintaining a safe and organised workshop, and helping students develop the skills needed for successful careers in the construction industry.
Whether you're currently working in the painting and decorating industry and looking to move away from the demands of site work, or you're seeking a rewarding new challenge where your experience can make a lasting impact, this role offers variety, stability, and excellent opportunities for professional development.
What We Offer
💷 Salary:
£20,516 rising to £20,947 per year (Full-time equivalent £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year)
🕰️ Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts
✔️ Outstanding Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme – a strong, secure foundation for your future
* Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days pro rata paid annual leave plus 8 days pro rata paid bank holidays
* College closure and wellbeing days – including a 2-week pro rata paid Christmas closure
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support
* Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
* Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money while staying active
* Professional Development – ongoing training and career progression opportunities
* Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry
A stable role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.
What You'll Do
* Prepare workshops, tools, equipment, and materials for practical Painting & Decorating lessons
* Maintain clean, safe, and organised workshop facilities to industry standards
* Support lecturers and students during practical sessions, ensuring resources are ready and equipment is used safely
* Inspect, maintain, and organise tools, machinery, and specialist decorating equipment
* Monitor stock levels and prepare, receive, and store paints, coatings, consumables, and materials
* Carry out routine maintenance of workshop facilities and report repairs where required
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and safe working practices
* Help create realistic practical learning environments that prepare students for employment in the construction industry
What You'll Bring
* Level 2 or above qualification in Painting & Decorating (or equivalent industry experience)
* Practical experience within the painting and decorating industry
* Good knowledge of decorating techniques, materials, tools, and current health & safety requirements
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
* A proactive, reliable, and flexible approach to work
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* A genuine passion for supporting learners and maintaining high-quality workshop environments
✨ Why Choose This Path?
Continue using your trade skills while enjoying the benefits of working in education:
* Stay connected to the Painting & Decorating industry without the pressures of site work
* Help develop and inspire the next generation of skilled decorators
* Greater job security and an excellent benefits package
* Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression
* A supportive team and positive working environment
* Better work-life balance with consistent working hours
Keep using your trade skills while building a rewarding long-term career.
⚡ Make a move that truly pays off
If you're ready for a secure, rewarding role where your Painting & Decorating expertise can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 16th August 2026
Shortlist date: 17th August 2026
Interview date: TBC
Salary description
£20516.00 - £20516.00 per year