Apprentice Painter and Decorator
The Society of St James, Bedford Place, City of Southampton
Apprentice Painter and Decorator
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The Society of St James, Bedford Place, City of Southampton
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 6 days ago, 24 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
Apprentice Painter and Decorator (Level 2)
Company: The Society of St James
Salary: from £15,392 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Southampton
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Apprenticeship
Posting date: 23 Sept 2026
Closing date: 13 Oct 2026
Summary
Apprentice Painter and Decorator (Level 2)
- Maintenance
- Southampton, Portsmouth and Aldershot
- 37 Hours per week
- 2 Year Fixed Term
- Salary: £15,392 per annum
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.
The Impact You'll Make
You will refresh tired, worn, or damaged accommodation with clean, warm, and uplifting colours helps residents feel valued, safe, and respected during a difficult transition.
Who We're Looking For?
An Apprentice Painter and Decorator working alongside a fully qualified time served painter and decorator to learn surface preparation, painting techniques, and decorative finishes for residential and commercial properties while completing a recognised trade qualification.
What we can offer you
- We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:
- A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
- Flexible working options
- Buying additional annual leave
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company cycle to work scheme
- Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers
- Electric Car Scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Van, tools and PPE supplied
Additional Information
SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.
Application closing date: Tuesday 13th October 2026
Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.
Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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An Apprentice Painter and Decorator working alongside a fully qualified time served painter and decorator to learn surface preparation, painting techniques, and decorative finishes for residential and commercial properties while completing a recognised trade qualification.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.
We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:
A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
Flexible working options
Buying additional annual leave
Comprehensive induction and training
Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
Company cycle to work scheme
Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers
Electric Car Scheme
Blue Light Card
Van, tools and PPE supplied
SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.