YOUR RETREATS LTD - Painting & Decorating apprentice
YOURRETREATS LTD, BAYS D1-D5, JUNCTION 7 BUSINESS PARK BLA, BB5 5JW
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Summary
At YourRetreats, we're proud to be one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high-end, bespoke luxury lodges. We are looking for an apprentice Painter & Decorator to join our team. If you take pride in achieving flawless finishes and have a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.
Hours • Shift pattern to be decided. • 8-hour shift TBC • Monday to Friday • Overtime available • Early 1:30pm finish on Fridays 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 May 2026
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
At YourRetreats, we're proud to be one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high-end, bespoke luxury lodges. Working in a dynamic and friendly environment, we’re looking for an apprentice Painter & Decorator to join our team and help deliver exceptional finishing standards across our bespoke builds.
This is an important role within our production process, ensuring every lodge is finished to the highest standard of luxury and craftsmanship. In return, we offer a competitive salary, overtime at time and a half, early finish at 1:30pm every Friday, ongoing staff training, and a genuinely supportive team culture.
If you take pride in achieving flawless finishes and have a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Painter & Decorator at YourRetreats, you’ll be responsible for preparing and finishing interior and exterior surfaces across our premium, tailor-made lodges. Working within our workshop environment, you’ll ensure all decorative finishes meet our exacting quality standards before dispatch.
Responsibilities
Prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including sanding, filling, and priming
Apply paints, stains, varnishes, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, woodwork, and exteriors
Ensure high-quality finishes in line with company standards
Carry out snagging and touch-ups where required
Protect surrounding areas to maintain clean and professional results
Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workspace Work collaboratively with joiners and other trades within the production team
Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and used safely
Where you'll work
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
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Painter and decorator (level 2)
Your training plan
Painting and Decorating Level 2
Day release training will take place at Burnley College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 2)
Maths (grade 2)
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
Attention to detail
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Other requirements
High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Ability to work efficiently and meet production deadlines
Good understanding of health and safety procedures
Team player with a positive attitude
About this company
The story begins when Sam Greaves built a holiday lodge on his family farm in Rossendale, distinguished in both form and function. This stunning creation quickly garnered glowing reviews and high occupancy rates, setting the stage for something bigger. Fate intervened when Sam met fellow cofounder, Andrew Hardman. Recognising the synergy between their skills, the duo launched YourRetreats, embarking on an ambitious journey to revolutionise the holiday park business.