Foundation Painting & Decorating Apprentice
GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD
Bristol (BS8 3JW)
Closes on Friday 30 October 2026
Posted on 25 September 2026
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Summary
Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.
Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.
If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
- have an EHC plan
- are in care or have been in care
- are in prison or have been in prison
We are a well-established company of decorators with a wealth of experience in decorating, construction, maintenance, retail and specialist coating. We have a large, friendly and well-trained team that are specially selected to give the best service possible for each and every project.
- Wage
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£18,720 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Finishing trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 November 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
- Prepare the work area safely providing dust sheets and protection to furniture and adjacent surfaces
- Select, use, maintain and store, paint, tools, wallcoverings, spray equipment, steps, ladders and towers safely
- Make the most efficient and effective use of resources, time and materials
- Identify different building methods e.g. steel frame, reinforced concrete frame, traditional solid wall and cavity wall, block and dry lined which determine the appropriate paint products and specifications
Where you'll work
1 Worcester Terrace
Bristol
BS8 3JW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Finishing trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
Level 2 Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship Standard
Greenlight Training Ltd will be the training provider, and you will need to attend their training centre in Bedminster, Bristol 4 days per month.
Requirements
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.
About this employer
Greenlight is the largest independently-owned Construction Apprenticeship provider, Safety Training and Consultancy company in the West and South West of England
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Become a fully qualified Painter & Decorator
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055529.
Apply now
Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.
If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
- have an EHC plan
- are in care or have been in care
- are in prison or have been in prison
Closes on Friday 30 October 2026