Apprentice Painter and Decorator with Connolly LTD.

APPRENTICE PAINTER AND DECORATOR

Main Purpose of Job: Painters and decorators use a range of coverings to enhance and protect surfaces. These surfaces could include plaster, metal and wood. To be a painter and decorator, you should have good practical and creative skills. You will need to be able to work carefully and pay attention to detail.

• Employer: Connolly LTD   
• Hours of work: Approx. 39 hours a week         
• Wage: minimum wage for age
• Location: Bolton (Willingness and ability to travel is essential)
• Training: NVQ Level 2     
• Accountable to: Site Manager
• Closing date: 12th June 2026

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Measuring surface areas to work out how much paint or wall covering you need
• Stripping off old wallpaper or paint
• Filling holes and cracks and making sure surfaces are level
• Preparing surfaces with primer and undercoat
• Mixing paint to the right shade, either by hand or using computerised colour-matching equipment
• Applying layers of paint and hanging wallpaper
• Tidying up after finishing a job
• Completing paperwork accurately in relation to site activities
• Maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment for self and colleagues
• Providing a polite, helpful and flexible service to clients (internal and external) and the general public

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• To be a painter and decorator, you should have:
• Have or be willing to gain a CSCS card within six weeks of appointment
• At least five GCSEs (grades 9–4), including Maths and English
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Interest in practical, hands-on work
• Reliable, hardworking, and a strong team player
• Good communication skills
• Willing to work towards a driving qualification during your apprenticeship