Job type
TemporaryLocation
LichfieldWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Maintenance - PrisonsIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£19 Per HourClosing date
26 Dec 2025
Painter required in Lichfield
Your new company
A Facilities Management company is looking to add a painter to join their maintenance team at HMP Swinfen Hall to meet growing demand for work completion and delivery.
Your new role
You will be responsible for the supervision of prisoners whilst they paint the prison. You will also be required to help out the prisoners and join them in painting the prison, in areas such as staff rooms, kitchens, visitors' receptions and interior and exterior walls. All tools, paint and equipment will be supplied by site.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
* Must hold a City & Guilds, National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Painting and decorating or an equivalent qualification
* Substantiated experience in a similar role can be considered as an alternative to formal qualifications
A Facilities Management company is looking to add a painter to join their maintenance team at HMP Swinfen Hall to meet growing demand for work completion and delivery.
Your new role
You will be responsible for the supervision of prisoners whilst they paint the prison. You will also be required to help out the prisoners and join them in painting the prison, in areas such as staff rooms, kitchens, visitors' receptions and interior and exterior walls. All tools, paint and equipment will be supplied by site.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
* Must hold a City & Guilds, National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Painting and decorating or an equivalent qualification
* Substantiated experience in a similar role can be considered as an alternative to formal qualifications
What you'll get in return
You will be paid weekly, at a rate of £19.00. You will receive all relevant training as well as health and safety inductions. You will be working a Monday to Friday shift pattern, 39 hours per week, with an opportunity for overtime. The regular working hours are 08:00–17:00 with breaks unpaid. These hours may differ slightly to meet site requirements.
Documentation Required
Security Clearance by the prison (Hays will organise this for you). You must hold a valid passport or Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence at your current address.
All applicants must be able to provide details of at least 3 years' satisfactory references. Due to the location of the prison establishment, your own transport is essential.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Security Clearance by the prison (Hays will organise this for you). You must hold a valid passport or Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence at your current address.
All applicants must be able to provide details of at least 3 years' satisfactory references. Due to the location of the prison establishment, your own transport is essential.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
