Apprentice Painter and Decorator

Summary

Fortis Vision, a national company have a fantastic opportunity for two Apprentice Painter and Decorators who will be responsible for site preparation, colour matching, surface preparation and applying paint and other finishes to walls, ceilings, furniture and other surfaces. You will mostly work on full refurbishment of buildings.

Annual wage: £12,812.80 a year
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Training course: Painter and decorator (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 2

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

· Working with clients to ensure they complete the work according to the requirements and specifications

· Measuring the area to calculate the time and materials required to complete the project

· Preparing the surrounding area, including covering fixtures and furniture to prevent messes

· Preparing painting surfaces, including removing old paint, filling holes and cracks and washing walls

· Choosing the correct tools to complete the job

· Mixing and matching paints and colours to meet the texture and look required for the project

· Applying paint, varnishing and other finishes, hanging wallpapers and other decorative products

· Cleaning up painting tools and supplies, replacing fixtures and rearranging furniture after completing the project

· Collaborating with painters on other larger jobs

· Working with other construction professionals such as joiners, electricians, and plumbers, etc. when necessary

Where you’ll work

2 Long Tens Way

Aycliffe Business Park

Newton Aycliffe

DL5 6AP

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

BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE

Your training course

Painter and decorator (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.

Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE), Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and dust suppression.

Check and safely use working at height equipment for example steps, hop-ups, and podiums.

Identify hazards and comply with risk assessments, method statements, control measures and safe systems of work and report to manager when required.

Read and interpret information for example from drawings, specifications, work instructions, manufacturer’s safety data sheets and manufacturer’s information such as colour charts and notations.

Ensure materials are used efficiently and sustainably including suitable disposal of waste.

Prepare work area: remove and store furnishings, fixtures and equipment and reinstate.

Protect and prepare a safe working area, surrounding surfaces and environment.

Select and use hand tools and equipment.

Maintain and store hand tools.

Select, use, maintain and store power tools.

Prepare internal and external untreated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example: trowelled finishes plaster or render, plasterboard, timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous).

Prepare internal previously coated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example trowelled finishes plaster or render, plasterboard, timber and timber sheet materials.

Prepare external previously coated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example trowelled finishes plaster or render, timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous).

Prepare and apply surface coatings to untreated external surfaces for example brick, stone, render, wood, metal using a brush and roller.

Apply solvent borne and water borne coating systems using brush and roller to ceilings, walls, linear work (skirting board and architrave) doors: flush and panelled and opening windows.

Prepare and apply foundation paper: Cross lining or vertical hanging around socket and switches, internal and external angles.

Prepare and apply Wallcoverings: Free match or random match finishing papers, vertical hanging, around socket and switches, internal and external angle.

Carry out minor repair for example third party damage or post application defect.

Apply team working principles.

Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.

Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues.

Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.

Your training plan

The qualification you would gain is Level 2 Painter & Decorator (Standard) over a 24-month period.
Training will be via attending college with paid study time as needed up to 7 hours/1 day per week. You are expected to travel when necessary for training and/or assessments. You will be responsible for managing/arranging with your line manager.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 2 or above)
Maths (grade 2 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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You may be required to work away from home from time to time as arranged through your Line Manager therefore a driving license and access to own car would be essential.

About this company

Founded in 2018, based in Essex, Durham, Bristol and Bedfordshire, we are a nationwide full service refurbishment contractor. Our broad sector experience and diverse, professional team can support every aspect of a refurbishment project from concept to delivery, we work closely with our clients to add value every step of the way. The close working relationships with our clients is key to our success as it is our understanding of the unique requirements of every job that ensures that we deliver the quality that we are synonymous with.

http://www.fortisvision.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• You may be eligible for the Skilled Worker (Blue) CSCS Card after the level 2 qualification • Salary competitive • Pension • Virtual GP • Death in service

After this apprenticeship

To continue into employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE

David Brough

David.brough@bacoll.ac.uk

01388 743164

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277642.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)

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