This apprenticeship offers the successful applicant the opportunity to learn new skills, techniques & life skills which will enable them to forge a rewarding career in painting & decorating. You must be hardworking, polite and have a good work ethic. The ability to listen & rise to challenges when required. Driving license ideal.
Annual wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Painter and decorator (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 06 October 2025
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Roles and responsibilities:
As an Apprentice Decorator you will be working in different locations week by week for the purposes of maintenance / re-decoration of private residential homes
You will work alongside experienced decorators & help prepare areas for decoration,by removing customers belongings such as furniture & sheeting up the floors and any remaining items of furniture.
You will also prepare various surfaces by sanding & filling & keeping the area clean & tidy
Learn new skills such as cutting in & rolling & surface preparation
Working with new surfaces such as bare timber, plaster & render
Working with pre-decorated surfaces
Removal of previous coatings and wall coverings with different methods
Traditional and modern methods of making good surfaces
117 NORTHOVER ROAD
BRISTOL
BS9 3LG
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Painter and decorator (level 2)
GCSE or equivalent in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Needs to have their own vehicle, so can get to and from work and daily jobs.
Decor8 is a small local business that has been running for 20+ years. We offer all aspects of decorating from simple feature walls to large renovations & wallpapering. We also offer exterior decorating too. We work in a residential setting mostly, and work closely with local builders on larger projects.
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A permenant position is available for applicants who complete their full 2 year apprenticeship.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ANDREW BARTLETT
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000258727.
Closes on Wednesday 01 October 2025
