Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship
THE SELECT DECORATING COMPANY LTD · South West · TQ9 6JG
About the role
🎨 Apprentice Painter & Decorator – South Devon 🏡
Ready to kickstart a career, not just clock in? 🚀 We're looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to master the painting and decorating trade from the ground up, working on stunning domestic projects across South Devon.
What you'll learn:
- Mastering surface prep like a pro ✅
- Wielding professional decorating tools and equipment like a boss 🛠️
- Applying a diverse range of paints and finishes with precision 🖌️
- Woodwork, walls, ceilings, and even specialist finishes ✨
- Safe and smart use of steps, ladders, and access equipment 🪜
- Crucial health and safety practices (dust, noise, tools, PPE) 😷
- Professional communication and client care – we treat homes with respect! 💯
- Keeping your workspace clean, organised, and professional 🧼
What we value:
- A genuine desire to build a long-term career 🌟
- Punctuality and a strong work ethic ⏰💪
- A willingness to listen, learn, and constantly improve your skills 👍
- Pride in your work and attention to detail 🧐
- Understanding the importance of cleanliness and respecting clients' homes 🙏
Your day-to-day:
You'll typically start around 7:30 am, heading straight to a local job. We can arrange for you to meet up with the team for a lift while you're learning to drive. You'll also need to keep us informed of your start/finish and break times and maintain a simple record of your daily activities.
Our focus:
We specialise in high-quality domestic decorating, not noisy construction sites. We're passionate about training you to become a skilled tradesperson who excels technically and delivers an exceptional service.
If you're ready to get your hands dirty and build a brilliant future, we want to hear from you!
Key responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces and apply a wide range of paints and finishes.
- Use professional decorating tools and equipment correctly.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and professional working environment.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
- Communicate arrival, departure, and break times, and maintain daily activity records.