Painter and Decorator Level 2 Apprentice

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 7,103 - 10,116; Full time

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College offers a painting and decorating apprenticeship, providing hands-on experience and essential training. Apprentices will work 40 hours a week and gain skills in tasks like wallpaper hanging and preparing surfaces. Candidates must show reliability, a genuine interest in the trade, and good time management skills. Upon successful completion, there is a possibility for a full-time position with a reputable local company.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in developing skills within the trade.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Reliability and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a supervisor to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Prepare work areas safely and protect furniture.
• Identify and resolve common issues with surface coatings.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Honesty

Time management

Organisational skills

Interest in the trade

Job description

This is a good opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in painting and decorating for a well-respected, local employer. You will need a keen interest in this subject to be successful. Working in domestic and commercial properties and undertaking the decoration and protection of buildings.

Salary will be discussed further at interview.

Training course

Painter and decorator (level 2)

Hours

40 hours a week, Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm. Half hour break at 10am and 1pm. £6.25 apprentice rate (16‑18yrs)/19+ to be discussed.

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

This role involves working closely with a supervisor and following guidance to complete tasks to a high standard.

• Reliability, honesty and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential.
• A genuine interest in developing skills within the trade is important. In return, full work‑based training will be provided in areas such as wallpaper hanging, specialist paint finishes, and traditional techniques that are now less common, including painting sash windows.
• The role includes preparing work areas safely, using dust sheets and protecting furniture and surrounding surfaces. Responsibilities also involve identifying and resolving common issues with surface coatings and wall coverings, as well as preparing and stripping surfaces using a range of methods, including abrasives, chemical treatments, power sanding, and heat or liquid techniques.
• Good time management and organisational skills are required to ensure high‑quality work is delivered within agreed timescales.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1
WELL HOUSE BUSINESS PARK
THE CHIPPING
GL12 7AD

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

• Covering an approximate radius of 40 miles of Wotton-under-Edge. Having the right attitude, work ethic and commitment to your education as well as your employment are essential requirements to this role.
• Must be able to get to pick‑up points or meet at place of work, so need to consider travel to and from work.

About this company

A local company, operating since 1989, with a good reputation for high quality work and customer service.

After this apprenticeship

A full‑time and permanent position will be discussed on the successful completion of the apprenticeship. Long‑term position with a highly reputable company for the right candidate.