Apprentice Painter and Decorator
FORTIS VISION LIMITED
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP
Closes in 5 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 September 2024
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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
- Training course
- Painter and decorator (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 7 October
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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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
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 5 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)
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