Apprentice Painter & Decorator

Summary

Want to learn a hands-on trade and work with a cracking experienced team? Join Trinity Paintworks as an apprentice decorator! You’ll pick up real skills on real jobs, get plenty of support, and never be stuck behind a desk. If you’ve got a good attitude and aren’t afraid to graft, we want you!

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Painter and decorator (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday Most days 9.00am - 5.00pm (sometimes 8am-4pm) 30 min paid lunch.

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

Sanding and filling
Masking and protecting areas
Applying undercoats and topcoats
Mixing paint
Assisting with clean-up
Learning to follow job specs and deadlines
They’ll gain hands-on experience on real projects

Where you'll work

508 MANCHESTER ROAD
PADDINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA1 3TZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

WIGAN AND LEIGH 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

The apprentice will work towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Painting and Decorating, which includes a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating
This nationally recognised qualification will prepare them for a skilled role in the decorating industry, with the potential to progress to Level 3 or into site management in the future.
Training will take place at a local college or training provider near Warrington or across the North West, and will be delivered on a day-release basis (one day per week). The rest of the week will be spent gaining hands-on experience on live residential and commercial decorating projects across the region with our experienced team.
The training will cover core skills such as preparing surfaces, applying paint and wallpaper, using specialist tools, working safely on-site, and understanding colour, finishes, and materials
All training costs are covered as part of the apprenticeship, and full support will be provided throughout the programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Trinity Paintworks Ltd is a growing painting and decorating company based in Warrington, working across the Northwest. We specialise in residential and commercial projects, offering high-quality finishes, fast turnaround times, and a friendly, supportive working environment. We’re proud of our reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and great customer service.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a full-time role with the business
You may also have the chance to advance to a Level 3 qualification, specialise in advanced decorating techniques, or move into site supervision in future

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