Apprenticeship in Painting & Decorating

We Served; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable painting and decorating company in Greater London is looking for painters. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying paints and coatings, and maintaining work areas. The company offers competitive pay and apprenticeship opportunities with training. Experienced painters can earn £18 per hour plus bonuses. Join a dynamic team working across residential and commercial properties, where attention to detail and collaboration are key.

Benefits

Apprenticeship training

Monthly bonuses

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in painting and decorating.
• Ability to work with different surfaces including drywall, wood, metal, and masonry.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with other trades.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work area by laying dust sheets and removing old finishes.
• Apply paints and specialized coatings.
• Tidy up the work area and clean tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Knowledge of various surfaces

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation: Laying dust sheets and rolls of carpet protector, cleaning surfaces, stripping old finishes, filling holes/cracks, sanding, and applying primer/undercoats.
• Application: Applying paints, or specialized coatings (stains, varnishes) using brushes, rollers, or sprayers.
• Cleanup: Tidy up the work area, clean tools, and properly store materials.
• What We Do (Beyond Just Painting): Protect & Enhance – The work isn't just aesthetic; it protects surfaces from moisture, corrosion, and damage.
• Work with Various Surfaces: We work on drywall, wood, metal, masonry, and more, understanding the needs of each substrate.
• Collaborate: Often work with other trades like builders, electricians, and designers.

The Company:

Pimlico Painters are a well-established Central London based painting and decorating company. We specialise in commercial & residential painting & decorating (internal and external), spraying and specialist coating (including industrial floor coatings) using a highly skilled, experienced and established team. We also offer most types of maintenance services. Our existing client base spans residential homes, commercial properties, office buildings, hotels, schools and health clubs.

The Benefits:

• Pimlico Painters also provide apprenticeship rolls with hands on experience & training of painting, wallpapering, specialist coatings. The apprenticeship pay rate is £11 per hour for the first 6 months training, after which a review will determine skills v salary progression.
• Experienced painters will receive £18 per hour + monthly bonuses.