Apprentice Painter & Decorator: Learn, Create & Grow

COLIN MARSHALL PAINTING CONTRACTS LIMIITED; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

COLIN MARSHALL PAINTING CONTRACTS LIMIITED is offering an apprenticeship for a Painter and Decorator (Level 2). You will learn surface preparation, painting, wallpapering, and tool safety while gaining real project experience. Training combines on-site work with classroom learning through EAST DURHAM COLLEGE.

Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths desirable. Working week and duration: 2 years; potential for full-time employment after completion. Training provider: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or equivalent are desirable.
• Ability to follow safety and instruction on site.
• Willingness to learn and develop painting and decorating skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
• Filling cracks and holes.
• Sanding and smoothing surfaces.
• Applying paint with brushes and rollers.
• Using spray-painting equipment.
• Applying undercoat and primer.
• Hanging wallpaper.
• Removing old paint or wallpaper.
• Cleaning and maintaining tools.
• Protecting floors and furniture.
• Mixing paint and matching colours.
• Keeping the work area clean and safe.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Assisting experienced painters with larger jobs.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care

Presentation

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Punctuality

Willingness to travel

Eagerness to learn

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

COLIN MARSHALL PAINTING CONTRACTS LIMIITED is offering an apprenticeship for a Painter and Decorator (Level 2). You will learn surface preparation, painting, wallpapering, and tool safety while gaining real project experience. Training combines on-site work with classroom learning through EAST DURHAM COLLEGE.

Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths desirable. Working week and duration: 2 years; potential for full-time employment after completion. Training provider: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE.