Painter and Decorator Level 2 Apprentice

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated apprentice painter and decorator to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside skilled professionals. As an apprentice, you will be involved in various tasks including site preparation, painting, and decorating, ensuring high-quality finishes. With a commitment to training and development, you will receive essential skills that will pave the way for a successful career in the decorating industry. A permanent position may be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, making this a fantastic opportunity for those looking to build a rewarding career.

Benefits

Basic tool kit provided

Workwear and PPE kit provided

Hands-on experience

Regular training sessions

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English required.
• Physical fitness and customer care skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for decoration and apply wall coverings.
• Work in different locations for maintenance and re-decoration.
• Clear sites upon completion of work.

Skills

Customer care skills

Initiative

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade A*-C or 4-9)

Tools

Basic tool kit

Job description

The successful applicant will be hardworking, polite and able to liaise with both co-workers & customers when required. The role will include site preparation ready for work, general preparation of various surfaces ready for painting or papering, general painting & decorating and site clearance on completion of work.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview.

Training course

Painter and decorator (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts TBC.
40 hours a week

Duration

2 Years

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Roles and responsibilities:

• Work in different locations for maintenance / re-decoration
• Prepare areas for decoration (i.e. removal of furniture / equipment)
• Prepare surfaces in terms of filling, sanding, rubbing down, and cleaning surface debris
• Preparation, application, and removal of wall coverings
• Work with new and pre-decorated surfaces
• Remove previous coatings and wall coverings using different methods
• Utilize traditional and modern methods for making good surfaces
• Work with systems for metals, wood, plastic, and factory finishes

Where you’ll work

117 NORTHOVER ROAD
BRISTOL
BS9 3LG

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Painter & Decorator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training will take place at various locations throughout Bristol and the South West. College will take place on block release at SGS Horizon Apprenticeship Centre in Filton, Bristol. Functional skills if required.

You will receive a basic tool kit and all workwear and PPE kit will be provided.

Requirements

GCSE or equivalent in:

• GCSE's Maths and English (grade A*-C or 4-9)

Skills

• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Needs to have their own vehicle to get to and from work and daily jobs.

About this company

Decor8 is a small local business that has been running for 20+ years. We offer all aspects of decorating from simple feature walls to large renovations & wallpapering. We also offer exterior decorating. We primarily work in a residential setting and collaborate closely with local builders on larger projects.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position is available for applicants who complete their full 2-year Apprenticeship.