Modern Apprenticeship Painter and Decorator

Modern Apprenticeship Painter and Decorator (Fixed Term)

Duration:
Until 02/08/2030

Location:

Multiple locations across City

Salary: £24,533 - £24,796

Hours:

36 per week

Tools Allowance: £6.21 per month

The City of Edinburgh Council offers a Modern Apprenticeship designed to provide new and returning entrants to the labour market with paid employment combined with on‑site training and academic study in Painting and Decorating.

As a 4‑year apprentice you will learn a range of essential skills, complete decorating work to a high standard, and maintain council properties.

• Attend on‑site training and academic classes related to Painting and Decorating.
• Carry out decorating work to a high standard for council properties.
• Participate in practical work placements as part of learning.
• Maintain safety and quality standards while working.

• A graduate of secondary education in the last 3 years, or currently enrolled in a City of Edinburgh Council employability training programme, or aged up to 29 with disability or care experience.
• Willingness to participate in a Modern Apprenticeship programme.
• Willingness to obtain a driving licence and ability to travel to college.
• Will be expected to complete an SVQ Level 3 /SCQ Level 6 qualification, passing all exams and standards required to qualify in this trade.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.

Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities:

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Flexible working is considered.

We will assess candidates on how they bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into their ways of working. For more information see:
Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council.