Painter & Decorator Apprentice
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Company MR JAMIE COWLING
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Provider COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
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Location SS6 8LY
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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-2000061558
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Application Deadline Date 21/11/2026
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Start Date 23/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm.
Brief Description
Join a small local business working within 10 miles of Rayleigh. Learn hands-on decorating skills on real jobs & work towards Level 2. Tools provided + free pick-up if local. Experience ideal but not essential – just a positive attitude and willingness to learn!
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
After apprenticeship has been completed a full-time roll is likely to be offered.
Vacancy Detail
As a Painter & Decorator Apprentice you will work alongside an experienced tradesperson on mainly domestic properties, learning the trade on real jobs while working towards your Level 2 qualification. You will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of painting and decorating within a small local business.
Day-to-day duties and key responsibilities:
- Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling holes and cracks, and applying primer under supervision
- Protect floors, furniture and fittings by masking, covering and sheeting areas before work begins
- Apply paint, emulsion, gloss and other finishes to walls, ceilings, woodwork and exterior surfaces
- Assist with wallpapering, including measuring, cutting, pasting and hanging under guidance
- Mix paints and prepare materials to the required colours and finishes
- Clean and maintain brushes, rollers, tools and equipment at the end of each day
- Help set up and clear down work sites, including loading and unloading tools and materials
- Follow health & safety guidelines and maintain a clean, tidy and professional working environment
Other Information
Working on outside projects from April – end of September inside the other months.