As a painting and decorating apprentice, you’ll be learning from your team of expert colleagues, attending college training, and the chance to practice what you have learned on the job. You’ll also get to spend time in our Training Academy under the guidance of expert tutors.
Annual wage: £16,224 a year
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Training course: Painter and decorator (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday - 39 hours per week. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
39.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 3
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
This exciting opportunity offers the chance to be trained in all aspects of painting and decorating. You will be working in varied environments, trained to work at height and in all weather conditions. We work at a variety of different sites including hotels, schools, football stadia, cricket grounds and shopping centres. There will be times when you’ll be working away from home, or visiting our Training Academy in Doncaster. This is an excellent opportunity with lots of reward for the right person.
You will attend college for the duration of your apprenticeship, this could be one week a month or one day a week. Alongside this will be gaining practical experience on-site. You will also attend our Doncaster training academy for 2 weeks in Year 1 and then 1 week in Year 2 & 3.
As you progress through your course you will be given more responsibility. Many of our apprentices go on to be supervisors and Contracts Managers. If you are successful in the role, we will encourage you to progress further within our business.
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.
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
Painter and decorator (level 2)
1 Day per week at college or in weekly blocks aligned with the college timetable.
GCSE 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.
Bagnalls is a leading, family-owned, painting and decorating contractor, established in 1875, with 16 branches across the UK. This role is working for our Erith office. We were honoured to be awarded Supreme Champion, Family Business of the Year 2016 by Family Business United, chosen from companies throughout the UK. We are committed to the long-term development of our staff and are proud that the management team have clocked up an average length of service of 24 years.
https://www.bagnalls.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Following completion of the apprenticeship course, (and potentially a Level 3) plus sufficient time to apply experience on-site, thecandidates will be classd as a fully qualified painter and decorator.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ALFRED BAGNALL & SONS (RESTORATION) LIMITED
BETHANY WILBY
[email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027675.
Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026
