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WELL HOUSE BUSINESS PARK, THE CHIPPING, GL12 7AD

EDGE CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD. - Painter and Decorator Level 2 Apprentice

Salary: £16,640 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
EDGE CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD. - Painter and Decorator Level 2 Apprentice

Summary

This is a good opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in painting and decorating for a well-respected, local employer. You will need a keen interest in this subject to be successful. Working in domestic and commercial properties and undertaking the decoration and protection of buildings.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Painter and decorator (level 2)

Hours
40 hours a week, Monday to Friday- 8am to 5pm. Half hour break at 10am and 1pm. £6.25 apprentice rate (16-18yrs)/19+ to be discussed.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 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

This role involves working closely with a supervisor and following guidance to complete tasks to a high standard.

  • Reliability, honesty and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential
  • A genuine interest in developing skills within the trade is important. In return, full work‑based training will be provided in areas such as wallpaper hanging, specialist paint finishes, and traditional techniques that are now less common, including painting sash windows
  • The role includes preparing work areas safely, using dust sheets and protecting furniture and surrounding surfaces. Responsibilities also involve identifying and resolving common issues with surface coatings and wall coverings, as well as preparing and stripping surfaces using a range of methods, including abrasives, chemical treatments, power sanding, and heat or liquid techniques
  • Good time management and organisational skills are required to ensure high‑quality work is delivered within agreed timescales 

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

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

Your training course

Painter and decorator (level 2)

Your training plan

Successful candidates will work towards industry training standards, including SVQ/NVQ Painter and Decorator Level 2 qualification. Your training will be enhanced through the provision of additional in-company training and support from a student mentor and team.

College attendance will be block release 1 in 5/6 weeks.

You will receive a basic tool kit and all workwear and PPE kit will be provided. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade A-C or 4-9)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Covering an approximate radius of 40 miles of Wotton-under-Edge. Having the right attitude, work ethic and commitment to your education as well as your employment are essential requirements to this role
  • Must be able to get to pick-up points or meet at place of work, so need to consider travel to and from work 

About this company

A local company, operating since 1989, with a good reputation for high quality work and customer service.

After this apprenticeship

A full-time and permanent position will be discussed on the successful completion of the apprenticeship. Long-term position with a highly reputable company for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDGE CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD.

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028060.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

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