Introduction

Seeking a Level 2 Painting and Decorating Apprentice to join our company Tenon Decorating Ltd that has now been running for 25 years. The apprentice will be expected to acquire the skills needed to paint and decorate any property, while also undertaking basic restoration. Applicants must drive.

About the Employer

The Director, owner and employee of Tenon is Steven Ferguson. Tenon Decorating has been running for over 25 years. Tenon Decorating has 6 months’ work on the ‘books’. Tenon Decorating have employed Apprentices, Sub Contractors and permanent employees over the 25 year period, all of whom have moved on to other work over the years, or come back. Steven is hard working, and expects apprentices apply themselves, ‘mobile’ phones can be used only during ‘breaks’. Steve gives clear instructions and looks for quality work as his customer base is expect. Work is mainly through reputation and word of mouth, although advertises in local parish magazine.

What You'll Do

Day to day duties include:

Preparation of surfaces to be painted
Stripping paint
Hanging lining paper
Rubbing down surfaces
Filling minor damages as appropriate
Priming surfaces, undercoating, top coating.
Keeping work area tidy and organised.
Helping to clean up at end of the day.
Respect the customer and property

Training Outcome

Become self-employed or a sub-contractor for Tenon Decorating Ltd.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
No fear of heights
Driving Licence
Painting and Decorating
Keen to engage
Responsible

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - maths and English - A*-C/9-4
Essential - Level 1 Diploma - Painting and Decorating - Pass

Course Information

Course: Painter and decorator (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, with 1 hour lunch break and two 15 minute tea breaks each day.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

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