Apprentice Painter & Decorator

There is growing demand for painters and decorators to help meet the need for new homes and preserve the condition of existing housing and structures.

Working internally or externally you will be working as part of a team applying water-borne and/or solvent borne coatings and wallcoverings.

By the end of the apprenticeship you will have a good knowledge of paint coatings and wallcoverings and understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements. You will be  responsible for their own work achieving a high quality finish at the appropriate pace. You will be a good problem solver and communicator and will be able to interact effectively with colleagues, clients and associated trades

During the apprenticeship you will be fully trained to:

Indoor decorating Some outdoor painting - garage doors Preparation of walls & woodwork Glossing & applying emulsion paint

Training:

College day release is one day per week at Nottingham College Basford campus for 2 academic years.

Start at college will be September 2025 onwards, however the company are looking to recruit someone before then, so employment can begin earlier.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for ongoing employment as a qualified painter & decorator at the company provided a position is available at that time.

Employer Description:
Ashby Decorators have been established for around 60 years. We work with major housebuilders on new build sites, including David Wilson, Belway Homes, Barratt Homes.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Earliest pick up time from Calverton by an existing member of staff is 7.00am. Approximate finish time is 3.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness