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Painting and Decorating Apprentice

Tenon Decorating LTD · East Bergholt · posted 16 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Painter and decorator (level 2)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
15 August 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Day to day duties include:

  • Preparation of surfaces to be painted
  • Stripping paint
  • Hanging lining paper 
  • Rubbing down surfaces
  • Filling minor damages as appropriate
  • Priming surfaces, undercoating, top coating.
  • Keeping work area tidy and organised.
  • Helping to clean up at end of the day.
  • Respect the customer and property 

Your training

  • The apprentice will be working towards the Painter and Decorator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • College attendance at Colchester Institute (Colchester campus) one day per week during term time
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

Where it leads

Become self-employed or a sub-contractor for Tenon Decorating Ltd.

About Tenon Decorating LTD

The Director, owner and employee of Tenon is Steven Ferguson. Tenon Decorating has been running for over 25 years. Tenon Decorating has 6 months’ work on the ‘books’. Tenon Decorating have employed Apprentices, Sub Contractors and permanent employees over the 25 year period, all of whom have moved on to other work over the years, or come back. Steven is hard working, and expects apprentices apply themselves, ‘mobile’ phones can be used only during ‘breaks’. Steve gives clear instructions and looks for quality work as his customer base is expect. Work is mainly through reputation and word of mouth, although advertises in local parish magazine.

Things to consider

  • A valid driving licence and access to reliable transport is an essential requirement due to nature of role 
  • Previous painting and decorating experience 
  • Good quality of work
  • Excellent attendance record
  • Working outdoors during the summer months (April – Sept/October)
  • Sense of pride and quality in their work

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessNo fear of heightsDriving LicencePainting and DecoratingKeen to engageResponsible

Entry requirements

  • GCSE maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4) — essential
  • Level 1 Diploma Painting and Decorating (grade Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • SBRAS, EAST END, EAST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, CO7 6XQ

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