Painting and Decorating Apprentice
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Company: TENON DECORATING LTD
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Location: COLCHESTER, CO7 6XQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000043284
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Application Deadline Date: 15/08/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, with 1 hour lunch break and two 15 minute tea breaks each day.
Brief Description
Seeking a Level 2 Painting and Decorating Apprentice to join our company Tenon Decorating Ltd that has now been running for 25 years. The apprentice will be expected to acquire the skills needed to paint and decorate any property, while also undertaking basic restoration. Applicants must drive.
Training to be Provided
- The apprentice will be working towards the Painter and Decorator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- College attendance at Colchester Institute (Colchester campus) one day per week during term time
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Future Prospects
Become self-employed or a sub-contractor for Tenon Decorating Ltd.
Vacancy Detail
Day to day duties include:
- Preparation of surfaces to be painted
- Stripping paint
- Hanging lining paper
- Rubbing down surfaces
- Filling minor damages as appropriate
- Priming surfaces, undercoating, top coating.
- Keeping work area tidy and organised.
- Helping to clean up at end of the day.
- Respect the customer and property
Other Information
- A valid driving licence and access to reliable transport is an essential requirement due to nature of role
- Previous painting and decorating experience
- Good quality of work
- Excellent attendance record
- Working outdoors during the summer months (April – Sept/October)
- Sense of pride and quality in their work