About
Applications for this role are now closed.
Employer description
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.
We are looking to take on an apprentice painter & decorator to work within a specialist Painting & Coatings company. The work includes refurbishments, new housing, social housing, & working with all types of paint as well as many specialist coatings, carrying out the full range of tasks required to become a fully skilled painter & decorator.
Main description
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
We are looking to take on an apprentice painter & decorator to work within a specialist Painting and Coatings company which carries out a wide range of contracts, servicing many different sectors of the industry. The work includes refurbishments, new housing, social housing, stripping of lead-based paints and many specialist coatings.
The team of specialist staff the apprentice will be joining are fully conversant with all aspects of the industry, offering many years of experience. They provide a full survey/feasibility study as well as a measuring service to assist their clients.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn all the skills needed to become a competent painter & decorator and will be involved in tasks including:
- Measuring the work area to calculate the time and materials required to complete the project
- Preparing the surrounding areas before painting
- Preparing painting surfaces, including removing old paint, filling holes and cracks and washing walls
- Choosing the tools to complete the job
- Applying paint and wall coverings
- Applying specialist coatings
- Cleaning up painting tools and supplies and replacing fixtures
- Collaborating with painters on other larger jobs
- Working with other construction professionals such as, carpenters, electricians and plumbers when necessary
- Complying with health & safety standards and understanding risk & method statements
Training to be provided
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
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Your training course
Painter and decorator (level 2) Equal to GCSE
Entry Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
English (grade 3/D)
Maths (grade 3/D)
CSCS (grade Pass)
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The job is demanding and so a good level of physical fitness and stamina is required. The apprentice will need to pass a CSCS test before they start their apprenticeship - assistance will be given to achieve this. The apprentice will need to successfully pass a drugs & alcohol test before starting the apprenticeship.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/09/2024
Salary
£11,648 a year
Location
This job is located in Cambridge, Cambs
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
