Painting and Decorating Apprentice
Job description
As a Painting and Decorating Apprentice, you will learn the essential skills and techniques required to become a qualified painter and decorator. Working alongside our experienced team, you will gain hands-on experience carrying out commercial and higher end decorating. We are a young team, and have 5 in the team which we are looking to grow.
Painters and Decorators operate in domestic and commercial properties and undertake the decoration and protection of buildings.
Properties include houses, schools, offices, hospitals factories and construction sites. Working internally or externally they work individually and/or as part of a team applying water-borne and/or solvent-borne paint coatings and wallcoverings.
They have good knowledge of paint coatings and wallcoverings and understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements.
They are responsible for their own work achieving a high quality finish at the appropriate pace. They are good problem solvers and communicators and are able to interact effectively with colleagues, clients and associated trades.
What You'll Learn:
- Surface Preparation: How to clean, sand, and fill surfaces for painting or decorating
- Application Techniques: Mastering painting, rolling, spraying, and wallpapering
- Material Knowledge: Understanding different paints, wallpapers, and how to mix colors
- Tools and Equipment: Proper use and care of brushes, rollers, sprayers, and ladders
- Health and Safety: Following safety regulations and using PPE correctly
- Customer Service: Communicating effectively with clients and meeting their needs
- Project Management: Planning work to meet deadlines and budgets
- Problem-solving: Tackling common challenges and adapting to different environments
- Preparing surfaces for painting or decorating (sanding, billing, etc.)
- Applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to various surfaces
- Mixing and matching paints and other materials
- Understanding and following health and safety regulations
- Assisting with the selection of tools and materials
- Ensuring a clean and safe work environment
How to apply for this vacancy
You can apply for this vacancy through the National Apprenticeship Service. If you require any assistance with applying for this vacancy please contact us on 0115 945 7260 or email the apprenticeship team.
Application deadline: 17/10/2024
Possible start date: 16/10/2024
Employer information
We're trained friendly, trustworthy decorating professionals that provide a high standard of work.
Address details:
3 Old Mill Close
Duffield
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 4GQ
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| Reference number | VAC1000280001 |
|---|---|
| Working week |
Earliest start time: 8.00 Latest finish time: 16:30 (breaks to be confirmed). Days TBC. Total hours per week: 37 |
| Expected duration | 2 Years |
| Apprenticeship level | Intermediate |
| Related course | Painter and Decorator - Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) |
| Salary | £12,480 a year (Annually) |