Apprentice Painter & Decorator: Hands-On Training

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 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.