Apprentice - Painting & Decorating

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Job Title:

Apprentice - Painting & Decorating

Rate of Pay: £8 per hour

Position Type:
Fixed Term Contract

Type of Employment:
Full Time

Hours:

39 hours per week

Location:

Mitie Painting, Mason House, 10 Mason Road, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR6 6RR

Ready to turn your potential into something extraordinary?

At Mitie, we're the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services that power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We're here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support.

Whether you're stepping into your first job or looking to change your career, our apprenticeships are your ticket to learning, earning, and achieving. With us, you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications, real-world experience, and a competitive salary – all while being part of a company that truly cares about its people and the planet.

We're proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprentice Employers in the UK and a leader in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can shine. Together, we're shaping brighter futures – for you, for our communities, and for our world.

As an Apprentice at Mitie, you'll be at the heart of what we do, making a real impact from day one. Here's a glimpse of what your journey could include:

• Developing core skills and knowledge to carry out internal and external painting and decorating, preparation works to walls and minor repairs to surfaces and structures prior to decorating/painting
• Assisting with planned routine maintenance as well as reactive repair tasks.
• Collaborating with experienced professionals to gain hands‑on experience.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, making safety and sustainability a priority in every task.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Level 2 Painting & Decorating qualification which normally runs for 2 years. You will be fully supported by our partnered to achieve this qualification by having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office.

Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have – and those you have yet to discover

We're searching for ambitious, driven individuals who are excited about learning and ready to take on new challenges. To succeed as a Mitie apprentice, you'll need:

• A keen interest in your chosen field.
• The ability to think critically and find solutions.
• Dedication to completing your apprenticeship and growing with Mitie.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 4-9 or equivalent) or Scottish National 5 certificates (Grade A-C). Certificates must be provided at the interview stage.

No prior experience? No problem! If you're enthusiastic and ready to learn, we'll give you all the tools you need to succeed.

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

• Virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household.
• Expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home.
• Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
• Access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee.
• Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
• Flexible benefits platform, Choices.
• Chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle.
• Choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
• Access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000.
• Save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
• Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work.
• Cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
• Diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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