A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Painter / Decorator to work for Hartlepool Borough Council to learn and assist in the provision of the diverse range of domestic, and commercial Painting / Decorating and associated works provided by the Construction Department.
Training course: Painter and decorator (level 2)
Hours
7.30am - 5.15pm Mon - Thurs ,7.30am - 5.15pm Tues - Fri (alternative weeks)
37.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 08 September 2026
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
- Responsive Repairs service
- Planned/Programmed Repairs and Maintenance
- Repairs to vacant properties
- Works to disabled adaptations
- Works to capital funded schemes
- Emergency works
- Any other associated work which may arise in the provision of our service
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
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Painter and decorator (level 2)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any (grade 4 or above)
- Any (grade 4 or above)
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
- Team working
About this company
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that. The authority is structured into 7 departments: Adult Services and Public Health, Children's Services, Housing Growth and Communities, Finance, IT and Digital Services, Neighbourhoods & Regulatory Services,Legal, Governance and HR and The Office of The chief Executive collectively the departments provide vital services to the public
After this apprenticeship
The successful candidate on completion of their apprenticeship will have the opportunity to apply for any related vacancies as and when they arise.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Hartlepool Borough Council
[email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039173.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 12 July 2026