UNIT 7
HOLT COURT, PENDLE STREET, BB9 7EB

GEORGE BOOCOCK DECORATORS LTD - Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship

Salary: £15,704 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Mon 27 Oct 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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GEORGE BOOCOCK DECORATORS LTD - Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship

Summary

The Level 2 Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship is designed for individuals who want to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to work as a professional painter and decorator in the construction or property maintenance industries.

Annual wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Painter and decorator (level 2)

Hours
Monday - Friday. Full-time between 07:00-16:00 / 08:00 – 17:00.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 03 November 2025

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Apprentices will develop core competencies in:

  • Preparing surfaces for painting and decorating (e.g., sanding, filling, priming)
  • Applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
  • Measuring and cutting wallpaper and other materials accurately
  • Understanding different paints, coatings, and finishes, and how to apply them correctly
  • Working at height using ladders and scaffolding safely
  • Health and safety practices in painting and decorating
  • Interpreting drawings and specifications
  • Customer service and working as part of a team

Where you’ll work

UNIT 7
HOLT COURT
PENDLE STREET
NELSON
BB9 7EB

Training

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.

College or training organisation

EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP

Your training course

Painter and decorator (level 2)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 2/E or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 2/E or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

George Boocock Decorators Ltd is a family-run business that has been established for 50 years. During this time the company has earned a reputation for a very high standard of workmanship with Local Authorities, Schools, and Builders throughout the North West.

https://georgeboocock.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There may be the opportunity to be able to progress on to a higher level qualification or secure full-time employment. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GEORGE BOOCOCK DECORATORS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343223.

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Closes on Monday 27 October 2025

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