Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship

Bell Group

London, HA9 0GF

Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 2 October)

Posted on 18 September 2024

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Summary

Bell Group have a well established apprentice programme and over 250 apprentices in training across the UK. Bell provide an excellent platform for apprentices to learn, develop, and achieve their potential. You will work towards a recognised industry qualification with the opportunity of continued employment on completion of the programme.

Annual wage
£14,196 a year

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A separate pay schedule is in place for apprentices who join the business and are aged 25 or over on commencement of their programme. Current rate £19,266 per annum. All Apprentices receive an annual increment in line with Bell agreed rates.

Training course
Painter and decorator (level 2)
Hours
Apprentices are contracted to work 39 hours a week: 8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday. 8.00am - 3.30pm, Friday.

39 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 within our Bell/CB Contracts team in the Wembley area of London you will be working on a range of construction projects and construction sites. This could involve working internally or externally applying water-borne and/or solvent borne coatings and wallcoverings.

You will learn how to prepare surfaces for painting as well as learning about the broad range of different paint coatings and wallcoverings. You will have the opportunity to learn by working alongside competent tradespeople and will be appointed a Mentor who will support you with your training and development progression.

A fundamental part of this programme will be training on health, safety, wellbeing and environmental requirements within the property maintenance and construction sector.

Your typical duties in this role will include:

Duties

  • Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances.
  • Carry out their work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, quality standards and work instructions.
  • Work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary.
  • Prepare the work site including setting out the work and selecting materials, tools and equipment appropriate to the project.
  • Use the appropriate tools and equipment to prepare substrates and apply decorative materials to industry standards
  • Carry out minor repairs or modifications to completed substrates/surfaces
  • Collaborate with stakeholders including clients, customers and other construction trades
  • Maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times, disposing of waste appropriately and sustainably
  • Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role
  • Receive, unload, move, lift and store materials to site for application following good handling practices to prevent injury or damage.

Where you’ll work

Bell/CB Contracts Site

Wembley Park

Wembley

London

HA9 0GF

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

NEW CITY 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

    • In England all Bell Group Painting & Decorating Apprentices will work towards the Painting & Decorating Standard (level 2). This is an industry recognised qualification.
    • This is a 24 month programme with an End Point Assessment involving a practical assessment, multiple choice examination and assessor discussion.
    • Apprentices will attend college on a day release basis and colleges are appointed based on best geographical location to the apprentice and/or place of work.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Preferable Maths & English (grade 1 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
    • Customer care skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    We do not require any specific qualifications at point of entry but would expect all candidates to have; • Willingness to learn • Be keen and motivated • Good written and verbal communication skills • Good attention to detail when completing tasks • Able to work well as part of a team • Reliability and good time keeping

    About this company

    Bell Group are a family owned and operated Property Maintenance Contractor. With a network of 40 branches nationally and currently employing over 1500 employees. The Group’s main objective is to provide optimum quality of workmanship in all aspects of the property maintenance services that we offer. Clients include the Ministry of Defence, BT, Barratt Homes, Scotrail, National Trust, Engie, The Royal Household together with various NHS Trusts, local authorities and housing associations.

    http://www.bellgroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Life Insurance Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    • On completion and achievement of your apprenticeship programme there are a wide range of additional career opportunities within Bell Grou should you wish to progress.
    • These include roles such as working foreman, site supervisor, contract manager, junior surveyor, operations manager and branch manager.
    • We have an 'Aspiring Leaders' programme that supports the progression of apprentices into Supervisory and Leadership roles and this programme can be applied for on completion of the L2 apprenticeship programme.
    • We aim to support the internal progression of all our apprentices and you have access to explore these opportunities and associated training over the course of your apprenticeship programme.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    Bell Group

    Karen Fletcher

    k.fletcher@bellgroup.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277788.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 2 October)

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