Painting and Decorating Apprentice

Day to day duties include:

Preparation of surfaces to be painted Stripping paint Hanging lining paper  Rubbing down surfaces Filling minor damages as appropriate Priming surfaces, undercoating, top coating. Keeping work area tidy and organised. Helping to clean up at end of the day. Respect the customer and property 

Training:
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

Training Outcome:

Become self-employed or a sub-contractor for Tenon Decorating Ltd.

Employer Description:

The Director, owner and employee of Tenon is Steven Ferguson. Tenon Decorating has been running for over 25 years. Tenon Decorating has 6 months’ work on the ‘books’. Tenon Decorating have employed Apprentices, Sub Contractors and permanent employees over the 25 year period, all of whom have moved on to other work over the years, or come back. Steven is hard working, and expects apprentices apply themselves, ‘mobile’ phones can be used only during ‘breaks’. Steve gives clear instructions and looks for quality work as his customer base is expect. Work is mainly through reputation and word of mouth, although advertises in local parish magazine.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, with 1 hour lunch break and two 15 minute tea breaks each day.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,No fear of heights,Driving Licence,Painting and Decorating,Keen to engage,Responsible