Apprentice Painter and Decorator

Summary

Are you bursting with creativity and have a keen eye for detail? T.Tedder Painting and Decorating is growing, and we’re looking for a passionate Painter and Decorating Apprentice to join our friendly, skilled team. This is your chance to learn from the best, develop hands-on experience, and build a career in a supportive, thriving environment.

Wage

£16,500 a year

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Training course

Painter and decorator (level 2)

Hours

08.30 - 16.30, Monday - Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You’ll work closely with a highly experienced tradesperson. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn the full role of painting and decorating, with expert guidance from both your employer and Milton Keynes College.

What You’ll Learn:

All aspects of painting and decorating, from wallpapering to external and internal decorating, you’ll gain skills in a complete range of services to transform all spaces.
Additional trade skills to broaden your expertise
Real-world experience across a variety of job sites

What We’re Looking For:

A genuine interest in the trade
A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
A full driving licence and reliable transport (essential, as work is based across Ampthill and surrounding areas)

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to build a career with a company that values quality, growth, and mentorship.

Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so don’t delay!

Where you'll work

10 PARMITER WAY
AMPTHILL
BEDFORD
MK45 2RQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Your training course

Painter and decorator (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and dust suppression.
Check and safely use working at height equipment for example steps, hop-ups, and podiums.
Identify hazards and comply with risk assessments, method statements, control measures and safe systems of work and report to manager when required.
Read and interpret information for example from drawings, specifications, work instructions, manufacturer’s safety data sheets and manufacturer’s information such as colour charts and notations.
Ensure materials are used efficiently and sustainably including suitable disposal of waste.
Prepare work area: remove and store furnishings, fixtures and equipment and reinstate.
Protect and prepare a safe working area, surrounding surfaces and environment.
Select and use hand tools and equipment.
Maintain and store hand tools.
Select, use, maintain and store power tools.
Prepare internal and external untreated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example: trowelled finishes plaster or render, plasterboard, timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous).
Prepare internal previously coated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example trowelled finishes plaster or render, plasterboard, timber and timber sheet materials.
Prepare external previously coated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example trowelled finishes plaster or render, timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous).
Prepare and apply surface coatings to untreated external surfaces for example brick, stone, render, wood, metal using a brush and roller.
Apply solvent borne and water borne coating systems using brush and roller to ceilings, walls, linear work (skirting board and architrave) doors: flush and panelled and opening windows.
Prepare and apply foundation paper: Cross lining around socket and switches, internal and external angles.
Prepare and apply Wallcoverings: Free match or random match finishing papers, vertical hanging, around socket and switches, internal and external angle.
Carry out minor repair for example third party damage or post application defect.
Apply team working principles.
Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and dust suppression.
Check and safely use working at height equipment for example steps, hop-ups, and podiums.
Identify hazards and comply with risk assessments, method statements, control measures and safe systems of work and report to manager when required.
Read and interpret information for example from drawings, specifications, work instructions, manufacturer’s safety data sheets and manufacturer’s information such as colour charts and notations.
Ensure materials are used efficiently and sustainably including suitable disposal of waste.
Prepare work area: remove and store furnishings, fixtures and equipment and reinstate.
Protect and prepare a safe working area, surrounding surfaces and environment.
Select and use hand tools and equipment.
Maintain and store hand tools.
Select, use, maintain and store power tools.
Prepare internal and external untreated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example: trowelled finishes plaster or render, plasterboard, timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous).
Prepare internal previously coated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example trowelled finishes plaster or render, plasterboard, timber and timber sheet materials.
Prepare external previously coated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example trowelled finishes plaster or render, timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous).
Prepare and apply surface coatings to untreated external surfaces for example brick, stone, render, wood, metal using a brush and roller.
Apply solvent borne and water borne coating systems using brush and roller to ceilings, walls, linear work (skirting board and architrave) doors: flush and panelled and opening windows.
Prepare and apply foundation paper: Cross lining around socket and switches, internal and external angles.
Prepare and apply Wallcoverings: Free match or random match finishing papers, vertical hanging, around socket and switches, internal and external angle.
Carry out minor repair for example third party damage or post application defect.
Apply team working principles.
Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.

Your training plan

You'll be studying, one day a week at Milton Keynes College for the Painting & Decorating apprenticeship.

Throughout your apprenticeship you'll get:

Expert mentors / trainers who will guide you through your apprenticeship
Hands-on learning, who will give you real-world feedback
Modern facilities with ample access to equipment and resources and much more!

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You'll be required to have your own transport and a Full UK Driving Licence is essential

About this company

Based in Ampthill, T.Tedder Painting and Decorating takes pride in serving the local area with a wide range of decorating solutions. With a passion for their craft, T.Tedder Painting and Decorating have established themselves as the go-to source for all aspects of decorating, catering to both commercial and domestic clients.

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After this apprenticeship

A full-time position will be considered on successful completion of your apprenticeship giving the apprentice the opportunity to start of a long-term career with the company.

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