Finishing Trades Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
MD CONSTRUCTIONS LONDON LTD
Enfield (EN2 7AF)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 31 May 2026)
Posted on 14 May 2026
Contents
Summary
An apprenticeship opportunity for individuals interested in developing a career in the finishing trades industry. This role provides hands-on experience in plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, and general finishing work on construction projects while completing the Finishing Trades Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
- Wage
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£30,000 a year
- Training course
- Painter and decorator (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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12
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
This apprenticeship is based within our construction/finishing trades team at our Enfield site (79 Windmill Hill, EN2 7AF). The role is designed to support the delivery of high-quality finishing works across a range of construction projects while developing your technical skills and industry knowledge. The purpose of the role is to train and develop you in core finishing trades, enabling you to become a competent and reliable tradesperson. You will work under the supervision of experienced operatives and site supervisors, contributing to day-to-day site activities while completing the Finishing Trades Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2). Duties and responsibilities include:
- Assist with preparation of work areas, including surface preparation and material handling, support tradespeople in plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, and other finishing activities
- Learn and apply correct use of tools, equipment, and materials, maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with health and safety requirements. Follow instructions from supervisors and work as part of a team on active construction sites
- Attend college training as required and complete all coursework associated with the apprenticeship
- Adhere to company policies, including health and safety procedures at all times
- Build practical skills across multiple finishing trades disciplines
- Develop understanding of construction site operations and standards
- Gain recognised Level 2 qualification in Finishing Trades
- Opportunity to progress into a full-time skilled role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
This role is suited to individuals who are practical, dependable, and motivated to learn within a construction environment.
To meet the planning obligations under Section 106 for this development, the apprentice must be a resident of either Enfield, Barnet, Harington or Waltham Forest at the start of the programme.
Where you'll work
79 Windmill Hill
Enfield
EN2 7AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
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.
Training schedule
- You will receive structured on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced tradespeople and site supervisors
- You will work closely with skilled operatives on a day-to-day basis, receiving guidance, demonstrations, and support in carrying out tasks across a range of finishing trades, including plastering, painting and decorating, and tiling
- You will be supported in developing practical skills, understanding site processes, and working safely and efficiently within a construction environment
- Regular feedback and progress reviews will be provided to support development, alongside attendance at college as part of the Finishing Trades Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
- All training will be delivered in line with company procedures, with a strong emphasis on health and safety, correct use of tools and equipment, and maintaining high-quality standards
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 3)
- English (grade 3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Logical
- Initiative
Other requirements
You may be required to work across sites in physically demanding roles, indoors and outdoors in varying weather, with early starts and reliable travel essential. To meet Section 106 obligations, you must reside in Enfield, Barnet, Haringey or Waltham Forest at programme start and attend Carshalton College (SM5 2EJ) one day per week during term.
About this employer
MD Constructions provides a comprehensive end-to-end construction service, covering property construction, refurbishment, renovation, and maintenance across London. We deliver high-quality building solutions through a team of experienced builders, engineers, and specialist trades. Our in-house services include site surveys, soil investigation, piling, underpinning, concrete works, steel frame structuring, roofing, brickwork, plastering and rendering, as well as painting and decorating. We are committed to delivering projects to a high standard, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and reliability. As an employer, we invest in developing skilled tradespeople and support apprentices in gaining practical experience and long-term career progression within the construction industry.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of the Finishing Trades Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2), there may be an opportunity to progress into a full-time role within the company as a skilled operative
- You will have the opportunity to further develop your skills across finishing trades and may progress onto higher-level qualifications or specialist trade roles, depending on performance and business needs
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029302.
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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 31 May 2026)
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