Apprentice Painter & Decorator

Job Overview

We are looking for an Apprentice Painter & Decorator based in the Midlands, with pick‑up to our office in Smethwick. This role is part of our Painting Apprenticeship Programme, designed to give you the practical skills, qualifications, and personal development needed to become a fully qualified Painter & Decorator.

• Rate of £8.00 per hour, with annual increases.
• Potential salary earnings once qualified: £32k.
• Working hours:
  
  39 per week (Monday to Friday), inclusive of day release.
• 23 days holiday & bank holidays.
• Day release to attend college – paid.
• On‑the‑job training, early finish Fridays, tools provided.
• Accredited training leading to a qualification.
• Personal mentor and life‑development support.

As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced tradespeople carrying out refurbishment work in customers’ homes, focusing on delivering high‑quality internal and external painting works.

• Achieve a Level 2 Painting & Decorating qualification.
• Develop into a qualified painter specialising in decent homes.

• Understand the purpose of tools and equipment, how to use, store and maintain them safely and the reaction of materials to atmospheric conditions, product and specifications.
• Gain expert knowledge of product types, drying, curing, effects of colour, interpreting specifications and colour choices.
• Learn preparation methods both traditional and modern, techniques of application, removal, wallpaper hanging and identifying substrates.
• Learn the principles of health, safety and welfare and how these are applied in the workplace including handling hazardous substances.
• Develop teamwork skills: be part of a busy team and play an active role.

• Develop and maintain relationships with managers, colleagues and customers.

• Motivated individuals eager to learn and develop.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Enjoy practical, physical work.
• Reliable team player.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4–9 / A–C) – preferred but not essential.
• Not suitable for those already holding or studying towards a Level 2 qualification in painting.
• A DBS check will be required.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.