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Apprentice Painter and Decorator – Reading

IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED

LOCATION
📍 Newbury, RG14 2PZ
PAY
💶 £18,312 a year
HOURS
⏰ 39 hours per week hrs/week
DURATION
📅 2 Years
APPLY BY
SECTOR
Construction and the built environment

Employer information

Requirements

Apprenticeship Standard: Painter and decorator (level 2) (Level 2) Desired skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative

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About this apprenticeship

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 and private education 
Covering areas including (but not limited to): Newbury, Basingstoke, Thatcham, Reading, Hungerford and Hook
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

What you could go on to do

A permanent contract guaranteeing you a job once you are qualified
Options to explore Supervisory/Foreperson roles for those interested in progression

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