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Summary
This apprenticeship offers the successful applicant the opportunity to learn new skills, techniques & life skills which will enable them to forge a rewarding career in painting & decorating. You must be hardworking, polite and have a good work ethic. The ability to listen & rise to challenges when required. Driving license ideal.
Annual wage
£15,704 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview
Training course
Painter and decorator (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 06 October
Duration
2 Years
Positions available
1
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:
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As an Apprentice Decorator you will be working in different locations week by week for the purposes of maintenance / re-decoration of private residential homes
- Assisting with carrying tools and tidying away at the end of the day
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You will work alongside experienced decorators & help prepare areas for decoration,by removing customers belongings such as furniture & sheeting up the floors and any remaining items of furniture.
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You will also prepare various surfaces by sanding & filling & keeping the area clean & tidy
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Learn new skills such as cutting in & rolling & surface preparation
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Working with new surfaces such as bare timber, plaster & render
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Working with pre-decorated surfaces
- Removal and application of wall coverings
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Removal of previous coatings and wall coverings with different methods
- Cleaning the site at the end of the day
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Traditional and modern methods of making good surfaces
- Liasing with customers & colleagues where necessary
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
Your training course
Painter and decorator (level 2)
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Your training plan
- Painter & Decorator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will take place at a variety of 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.
- SGS Horizon Campus (sgscol.ac.uk)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- GCSE's Maths and English (grade A*-C or 4-9*)
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Hardworking
- Good time keeping
- Able to or learning to drive
Other requirements
Needs to have their own vehicle, so can 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 too. We work in a residential setting mostly, and work closely with local builders on larger projects.
After this apprenticeship
A permenant position is available for applicants who complete their full 2 year apprenticeship.