Apprentice Painter & Decorator

TAYLOR WIMPEY UK LIMITED

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About the Role

Taylor Wimpey has an excellent opportunity to join their company as an apprentice. In this position, you will be responsible for the internal and external decoration of the units under construction. This would include the primary and final finishes for all rooms, doors, surrounds, staircases, garage doors, front doors and repairs.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Basic understanding of paint
  • Gloss work and wood preparation
  • Basic knowledge of different paint mixing and why it is used
  • Working out and calculating the amount of paint required to complete the task
  • Preparing surfaces and workspaces to enhance the best result
  • Calculating the amount of paint required to complete the task
  • Removal of ironmongery and preparation for oil-based work (front doors/garage doors)
  • Mist coat application and reasons why this is done
  • Cleaning and clearing up after jobs
  • Topping up and the understanding of why this needs to be done
A CSCS card is preferred but not required.
  • An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship

About the Training

  • Level 2 Painter & Decorator at Stockton Riverside College
  • Functional skills maths & English, if required

About the Employer

Taylor Wimpey plc is a UK-focused residential developer which also has operations in Spain. We have a clear purpose to deliver great homes and create thriving communities. We build a wide range of homes in the UK, from apartments to six-bedroom houses. We completed 14,154 new homes in 2022, including joint ventures. In addition, we build affordable housing across the UK, which represented 21% of our total completions in 2022.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Planning skills
  • Able to keep promises
  • Develop good relationships
  • Integrity
  • Health & Safety awareness
  • Time management
  • Able to follow instructions

Training Provider

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

Course/Training

Painter and decorator (level 2)

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