Apprentice Painter and Decorator.

The role will focus on commercial properties in a variety of settings and with different clients. You will undertake the decoration and protection of buildings. Working internally or externally you will work individually and/or as part of a team applying water-borne and/or solvent-borne paint coatings and wallcoverings. You will build your knowledge through training of paint coatings and wallcoverings and understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements. 

To be a painter and decorator, you should have good practical and creative skills. You will need to be able to work carefully and pay attention to detail. Sometimes you’ll need a good head for heights.  

Your main tasks would include:  

Measuring surface areas to work out how much paint or wall        covering you need Stripping off old wallpaper or paint Filling holes and cracks and making sure surfaces are level Preparing surfaces with primer and undercoat Mixing paint to the right shade, either by hand or computerised colour-matching equipment Tidying up after finishing a job

Training:
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer Block release You will undertake The Painter and Decorator Level 2 standard You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience  

Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate

Employer Description:
Tell us about the organisation We aim to be regarded as the leading provider of fit-out services and equipment to all retail and commercial sectors. Providing our customers with a reputational led focus on excellence in design, build, manufacture, installation and customer service. Serving the Irish retail sector for over 75 years, Johnston Shopfitters have established a reputation for being the market leader in full turnkey retail installations. Through a unique mix of traditional skills and cutting-edge technology we have developed over time a distinctive range of products and services, to offer our clients the very latest in unique shopfitting packages. With a heavy focus on creative design from our dedicated CAD/CAM design team, we can bring your retail space to life and maximise the functionality and aesthetics of your store to ensure your customers have the best shopping experience possible. We have our own in-house manufacturing facility, using the very latest technology, which can produce stunning timber, metal and/or glass bespoke units to best merchandise your product offering. Our experienced installation teams and dedicated project management service bring your vision to life ensuring your project is completed within budget and always on time.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday Work arrangements will be discussed at interview

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience