Painter and Decorator apprentice

Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a unique and magnificent setting among twenty acres of lawns and trees, yet is located in the centre of Cambridge. The team are looking to recruit for a Painter and Decorator apprentice.

To assist the Facilities and Procurement Manager/Works Manager in carrying out interior and exterior painting and decorating duties as part of a busy maintenance team of skilled craftspeople. You will work alongside and shadow our Painter and Decorator, supporting a range of projects whilst developing new skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience., The learner will be studying the Painter and Decorator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College, This works consists of internal and external works; you will also be expected to turn your hand to assist other trades as and when required. Although main site is located in Cambridge City Centre, we also have buildings off site., Upon successful completion of the programme, there may be opportunities for a permanent position as a Painter and Decorator subject to performance. Remaining with the college would allow you to continue developing your skills while contributing to the upkeep and preservation of the College's buildings and facilities as part of an experienced Maintenance Team.

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3 or above., Communication skills
Physical fitness
Attention to detail
Team working
Logical

Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a unqiue and magnificient setting among twenty acres of lawns and trees, yet is located in the centre of Cambridge. The open landscape has a superb collection of neo-classical buildings from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Those living and working in Downing enjoy a beautiful environment unique in Cambridge in it's spaciousness.

£ 26436 per year