IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED - Apprentice Painter and Decorator - Portsmouth
Salary: £18,312 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 39
Closing Date: Fri 29 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED - Apprentice Painter and Decorator - Portsmouth
Quartremaine Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5QH
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Summary
As an Apprentice at Ian Williams, you’ll learn on the job, gaining hands‑on experience while studying at college. You’ll be supported by experienced tradespeople, including your own dedicated mentor, and work towards mastering your chosen trade.
Hours Monday to Thursday – 8 hours per day, Friday – 7 hours per day. (Monday - Thursday, 08:00 to 16:30, Friday, 08:00 - 15:30. 39.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 17 August 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
Your work will vary from contract to contract, but here’s an idea of what you’ll be up to:
Working on projects such as social housing, heritage buildings, defence and schools
Covering areas including (but not limited to): Poole, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Dorset, Salisbury, Southampton
Locations may vary depending on contracts, and you may occasionally travel further afield. We will help with transport where possible
Depending on your home address, we will usually arrange a convenient collection point for you and a member of our team. This will be discussed during your interview
Preparing surfaces (filling, sanding, caulking)
Mastering the art of paint application (rolling, cutting in, brush skills)
Sprucing up gloss work (doors and window frames, skirtings) Getting outdoors with external works (railings, sheds, fences and walls)
Exploring different sites, working both inside and outside in all weather, whether it’s getting hot in the homes, or wrapping up in the winter on a commercial site
You’ll also:
Attend college to understand the “how and why” of your trade (usually 1 day a week)
Build an awesome portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment (EPA)
Be a valued team member and contribute to our overall success
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 HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Painter and decorator (level 2)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 1/G)
Maths (grade 1/G)
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
Customer care skills
Team working
Creative
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About this company
With expertise in social housing, education, and commercial sectors, Ian Williams is a leader in delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. Our responsive repairs and maintenance team undertakes 300,000 visits a year, fixing faults in homes and workplaces.
We owe our success to our people and believe that our success will continue if we offer you a great place to work and the opportunity to develop your career. We’re proud to have been awarded We Invest in People Gold accreditation.