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Summary
The successful applicant will be hardworking, polite and able to liase 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.
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 TBC.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 01 September
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 for the purposes of maintenance / re-decoration
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You will work alongside experienced operatives to prepare areas for decoration ( i.e. removal of furniture / equipment etc.)
You will also prepare surfaces in terms of filling / sanding rubbing down and cleaning surface debris -
Preparation, application and removal
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Working with new surfaces
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Working with pre-decorated surfaces
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Removal of previous coatings and wall coverings with different methods
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Traditional and modern methods of making good surfaces
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Systems for metals, wood, plastic and factory finishes
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Removal and application of wall coverings
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
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