Apprentice Painter & Decorator (Level 2) Hands-on Training

Go Construct; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston Shopfitters UK LIMITED in Doncaster offers a paint and decorating apprenticeship, providing hands-on experience on commercial and retail fit-outs. You will work with water-borne and solvent-borne coatings and wall coverings, gaining skills under experienced staff.

The programme includes regular college-based training with block release, a 2-year duration, and paid work terms. The start date is January 2027, with wage at £16,640 per year and a requirement for 18+ and a valid driving

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or training organisation.
• At least 20% of working hours will be spent training or studying.
• GCSE Maths and English (grade 4/C) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measuring surface areas to determine paint quantity.
• Stripping off old wallpaper or paint.
• Filling holes and cracks and making surfaces level.
• Preparing surfaces with primer and undercoat.
• Mixing paint to the right shade using hand tools or colour-matching equipment.
• Tidying up after finishing a job.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Team working

Patience

Problem solving skills

Education

GCSE Maths (grade 4/C)

GCSE English (grade 4/C)

Job description

Johnston Shopfitters UK LIMITED in Doncaster offers a paint and decorating apprenticeship, providing hands-on experience on commercial and retail fit-outs. You will work with water-borne and solvent-borne coatings and wall coverings, gaining skills under experienced staff.

The programme includes regular college-based training with block release, a 2-year duration, and paid work terms. The start date is January 2027, with wage at £16,640 per year and a requirement for 18+ and a valid driving