Fabric Technician - Painter

Job title: Fabric Technician - Painter

Location: London, W1G

Salary: £34,000 (rising to £35,000 post probation)

Term: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (12 hour shifts: 7 am - 7 pm working 5 days out of 7)

A little about the role

As Fabric Technician, you will be responsible for fabric related painting and decorating jobs, general maintenance, repairs, minor improvements across the Clinic. This is not an exhaustive list but provides examples of the type and range of systems and equipment worked on.

What you'll be doing

Principal Duties

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) works in accordance with Clinic policies and procedures.
• Undertake painting and decorating, including surface preparation, colour matching, paint mixing, application and touch-ups.
• Undertake general building repairs and maintenance as requested by management or through the Helpdesk.
• Carry out PPM inspections and respond to painting, tiling and maintenance requests from stakeholders.
• Follow relevant drawings, specifications, regulations, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Use tools and equipment safely and appropriately for the work undertaken.
• Support emergency and out-of-hours works, including painting and tiling, as required.
• Participate as a First Responder and member of the Emergency/Fire Team.

General Duties

• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with all Clinic health, safety, fire, confidentiality and data protection policies.
• Complete all mandatory training and relevant professional development.
• Attend team and other meetings as required.
• Use Clinic IT systems, email and intranet as required to support the role.
• Support service continuity by working additional hours/rest days where reasonably required.
• Attend external training, courses or site visits, including occasional overnight stays, as required.
• Undertake other duties within the scope of the role as directed by the line manager and in response to the needs of the department.

What we're looking for

Essential Requirements

• Post-qualification experience in painting & decorating
• Relevant qualification or structured training in Painting & Decorating.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Practical experience of surface preparation, painting, decorating and tile installation.
• Ability to work safely at height and handle heavy equipment and materials.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a flexible, adaptable approach.
• Good attention to detail and basic numeracy skills for measuring surfaces and calculating material requirements.
• Ability to inspect and maintain tools and equipment.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in an acute hospital or similarly complex environment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating.
• Asbestos Awareness training.
• Health & Safety Awareness training.

About us

At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your part of something bigger - making a real difference to patients and to each other, every day.

As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success - we reinvest it back into our services, our technology, and, most importantly, our people. From developing, innovative, new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead.

We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times' UK Best Employers Survey 2026.

What's in it for you

• Life insurance - Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you're full-time or part-time.
• 25 days holiday.
• Private medical cover - Once you've passed probation, our employee medical scheme gives you fast-track access to private healthcare.
• Pension - Join our matched pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme - From stress to practical guidance, our counselling service has your back.
• Blue light card - Unlock thousands of discounts! From supermarkets to holidays, fashion, tech, and days out, your Blue Light Card makes it all cheaper.
• Cycle to work - Pedal your way to a healthier, greener commute! Enjoy tax-free benefits while reducing your carbon footprint.
• Electric car scheme - Our Electric Car Scheme makes switching to a cleaner, eco-friendly ride simple and affordable.
• Subsidised staff restaurant - Dig into a variety of tasty, healthy meals without denting your wallet.
• Recognition programmes - Celebrate wins big and small! Our Recognition Programmes make sure your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

How to find us

Our main hospital is based at:

20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW

Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of:

• Oxford Circus
• Bond Street
• Baker Street
• Great Portland Street

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed - please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you.