Painter & Decorator Apprentice

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

• 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

After apprenticeship has been completed a full-time roll is likely to be offered.

Working on outside projects from April – end of September inside the other months.

• Tools provided – no need to buy your own equipment
• Free pick-up if you live locally
• Hands-on learning directly with an experienced tradesperson on real domestic jobs
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Opportunity for overtime on Saturdays
• Supportive one-to-one mentoring in a small, friendly business

Hi, I’m a sole trader painter and decorator based in Rayleigh. I’ve built my business around delivering high-quality work for local homeowners, mainly working on domestic properties within a 10-mile radius of Rayleigh.

I take real pride in doing the job properly – from careful preparation through to a clean, professional finish. I use dustless tools wherever possible to keep homes cleaner and safer during the work. Because it’s just me, every job is personal. I work closely with each customer and I’m always on site myself, so as an apprentice you’ll be learning directly from me every day on real jobs.

I’m looking for someone who’s keen, reliable and ready to learn the trade the right way. You’ll get proper hands-on experience, work towards your Level 2 qualification, and be part of a small business where your effort is noticed and valued.