Apprentice Painter and Decorator

Ready to kickstart your career as an Apprentice Painter and Decorator?

Want to earn while you learn? Our business is growing and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We are currently looking for a Painting and Decorating Apprentice to join our award‑winning apprenticeship scheme that could help you achieve your goals whilst also making a positive impact on other people's lives.

• Starting rate: £9.03 per hour (£18,312 per annum)
• Qualified rate: £16.86 per hour (£34,192 per annum)

You’ll also have opportunities to progress after your apprenticeship, through routes such as our Trainee Surveyor Programme and Trainee Contracts Manager Programme.

As an Apprentice at Ian Williams, you’ll learn on the job, gaining hands‑on experience while studying ’ll be supported by experienced tradespeople, including your own dedicated mentor, and work towards mastering your chosen trade.

• Working on projects such as social housing, heritage buildings, defence and schools.
• Covering areas including Portsmouth, Dorset, Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton; locations may vary depending on contracts, and occasional travel further afield.
• Preparing surfaces (filling, sanding, caulking).
• Mastering the art of paint application (rolling, cutting in, brush skills).
• Sprucing up gloss work (doors and window frames, skirtings).
• Getting outdoors with external works (railings, sheds, fences and walls), working both inside and outside in all weather.

• Attend college to understand the “how and why” of your trade (usually 1 day a week).
• Build an awesome portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment (EPA).
• Be a valued team member and contribute to our overall success.

• A genuine passion for painting and decorating and practical, hands‑on work.
• A positive attitude and problem‑solving mindset.
• Commitment to building your career at Ian Williams – we’re as committed to you as you are to us.
• Strong organisational skills (to juggle college and work).
• GCSE (or equivalent) grade 1(G) or above in Maths and English.
• Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis (we are unfortunately unable to sponsor visas).

• Competitive pay rates – from 2nd year National minimum wage/National living wage applies.
• A permanent contract guaranteeing you a job once you are qualified.
• 23 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• All Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform provided.
• Pension contributions and Life insurance.
• Travel allowance.
• We provide you with Toolkit to get you started.
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay.
• A range of other benefits including preferred supplier discounts and much more.

With expertise in social housing, education, and commercial sectors, Ian Williams is a leader in delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. Our responsive repairs and maintenance team undertakes 300,000 visits a year, fixing faults in homes and workplaces.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is the foundation of what we do. We focus on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

The successful applicant will need to complete a criminal records check. We comply fully with the code of practice and treat all applicants fairly.