Apprentice Painter and Decorator

MGD Painting Services; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MGD Painting Services is seeking an apprentice painter to join the team in Wollongong. You will work under qualified painters, gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and support. A good eye for detail and design, reliability, and willingness to learn are essential.

The role involves reading plans, preparing surfaces, and applying paint using brushes, rollers, and spray finishes, with opportunities for growth as you develop skills on real projects.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and willing to listen and learn.
• Interest in painting and decorating industry.
• Must have Australian citizenship, permanent resident, or full working rights.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems.
• Handle painting and decorating materials.
• Use painting and decorating tools and equipment.
• Prepare surfaces for painting.
• Apply paint by brush and roller.
• Apply texture coat finishes by brush, roller, and spray.

Skills

eye for detail and design

reliable

hard working

motivated

trustworthy

Job description

MGD Painting Services are currently looking for an apprentice painter to join the team.

If you have an eye for detail and design, and like a job that offers visual satisfaction.

Must be reliable and willing to listen and learn.

Working with qualified and skilled painters you will gain valuable hands-on experience, mentoring and support.

Duties will involve:

• Read and interpret plans and specifications.


• Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems.


• Handle painting and decorating materials.


• Use painting and decorating tools and equipment.


• Prepare surfaces for painting.


• Apply paint by brush and roller.


• Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller, and spray.

The successful candidate will:

• Reliable and hard working.


• Motivated with a genuine interest in the industry.


• Be trustworthy

Preferred but not essential:

Driver's licence and vehicle.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.