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Date Added: Fri 20/06/2025

Apprentice Painter And Decorator

Melksham, UK
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Company: SELWOOD HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: Up to £17750 per annum + Benefits include - 27 days holiday

  • Start your career with purpose. Learn a skilled trade. Make a difference every day.
  • At Selwood Housing, we do more than maintain homes -we create places where people can thrive. As a Painter and Decorator Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience working in real homes, learning how to deliver high-quality painting and decorating services that directly benefit our customers and communities.
  • You'll be part of a trusted, professional team that takes pride in doing things right. We're looking for someone who's motivated, ready to learn, and wants to start a career that really matters.
  • This is more than just an apprenticeship -its a chance to grow with an organisation that lives its values:
  • Customer driven: You'll be helping to create safe, well-maintained homes our customers can be proud of.
  • Accountable: We'll support you to take ownership of your learning, your work and your development.
  • Champion communication: You'll learn how to work with colleagues and customers with respect, clarity and professionalism.
  • Develop and learn: Learning is at the heart of this role. We're here to help you succeed - from your first brushstroke to full qualification.
  • What you will do:
  • You'll work alongside experienced colleagues who will mentor and guide you, while studying towards a nationally recognised Painter and Decorator apprenticeship. Specifically, you will:
  • Learn how to prepare and finish internal and external surfaces to a professional standard.
  • Ensure maximum productivity ensuring work has been carried out effectively and efficiently.
  • Follow agreed targets and objectives with regards to the role.
  • Develop and maintain good levels of communication with all contract team members and operatives.
  • Learn from your experiences.
  • Ensure strict compliance with company and legislative requirements.
  • Ensure the satisfaction of the customer by having a fixed first-time approach to all jobs.
  • Assist the Supervisors and other operatives to ensure the working environment is compliant with all Health & Safety matters.
  • What we are looking for:
  • Minimum qualification requirement of GCSE English and GCSE Maths or a good standard of education.
  • A real interest in painting, decorating and property maintenance.
  • A positive can-do attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.
  • A commitment to learning, growing and making a difference.
  • Ability to listens and act on feedback.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Please note: Successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for this role.
  • For further information on the role, please review the job description attached to the advert.
  • We are delivering this apprenticeship in partnership with Wiltshire College and University Centre, a leading training provider. As part of the recruitment process, Wiltshire College and University Centre will need to review your CV to assess your suitability for the course. By applying for this role, you are giving Selwood Housing permission to share your CV with Wiltshire College and University Centre for this purpose.
  • Join Us!
  • If you're looking for a career thats hands-on, community-focussed and full of opportunities, this is your start.
  • At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply.
  • We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.
  • Candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you are able. The vancancy may close early if an appointment is made following an interview.
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