Apprentice Painter & Decorator
R & D DECORATING SOUTH WEST LTD
South West, Weymouth
Closes in 14 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 July 2026
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Summary
Join our team as a Painting & Decorating Apprentice and work towards a recognised qualification while gaining hands-on experience. You will learn key skills including preparation, painting techniques and health and safety while working alongside experienced professionals on a range of projects. A great opportunity to earn while you learn.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Painter and decorator (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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3
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
- Preparing surfaces for decoration, including sanding, filling and cleaning.
- Assisting with masking and protecting areas before work begins.
- Learning how to apply paints, primers and other coatings using brushes, rollers and spray equipment.
- Assisting with wallpaper hanging and decorative finishes.
- Mixing and preparing materials and equipment.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Following health and safety procedures on site.
- Loading, unloading and storing materials and equipment.
- Working alongside experienced painters and decorators to develop practical skills.
- Attending college and completing coursework towards the apprenticeship qualification.
- Travelling to a variety of residential and commercial sites across the South West.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Throughout the Southwest, South West, DT34GG
- Unit 6, The Old Slaughter House, Green Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4GG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MULTI TRADES TRAINING LTD
Training course
Painter and decorator (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Training will primarily take place on site alongside experienced and qualified decorators, providing hands-on experience in a live working environment. The apprentice will also receive support from a dedicated tutor who will attend the site every 4 to 6 weeks to provide additional training and monitor progress. In addition, online college learning will take place every two weeks to support the practical elements of the apprenticeship and ensure progress towards the qualification.
Requirements
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
About this employer
R&D Decorating South West Ltd is an established painting and decorating contractor based in Weymouth, Dorset, delivering high-quality decorative finishes across residential, commercial, healthcare and education sectors throughout the South West. Established in 2013, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship, professionalism and investing in the development of our people. With a supportive and experienced team, we are committed to helping apprentices develop the skills and knowledge needed to build a successful career in the industry.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to secure a permanent position as a qualified Painter and Decorator within the company. Further career progression opportunities may include becoming a Team Leader or Supervisor for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
R & D DECORATING SOUTH WEST LTD
Kirsty Coleman
kirsty.coleman@randddecorating.co.uk
01305785243
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041835.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)