Apprentice Painter and Decorator - Mansfield

As an Apprentice at Ian Williams, you’ll learn on the job, gaining hands-on experience while studying at college. You’ll be supported by experienced tradespeople, including your own dedicated mentor, and work towards mastering your chosen trade.

Requirements

• GCSE in: English (grade 1/G), Maths (grade 1/G)
• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Ability to travel to various work sites, including those in Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark, East Midlands, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Cambridgeshire.

Responsibilities

• Learn on the job by gaining hands-on experience in painting and decorating.
• Work on projects such as social housing, heritage buildings, schools, universities, and commercial buildings.
• Prepare surfaces, including filling, sanding, and caulking.
• Master paint application techniques, including rolling, cutting in, and brush skills.
• Perform external works such as on railings, sheds, fences, and walls.
• Work both inside and outside in various weather conditions.
• Attend college one day a week to gain theoretical knowledge.
• Build a portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment (EPA).
• Contribute to the team and the company's success.
• Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Select and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
• Safely use working at height equipment.
• Identify hazards and comply with risk assessments and method statements.
• Read and interpret various forms of information, including drawings, specifications, and manufacturer data.
• Ensure efficient and sustainable use of materials, including proper waste disposal.
• Prepare work areas by removing and reinstating furnishings and fixtures.
• Protect and prepare safe working environments.
• Select, use, maintain, and store hand tools and power tools.
• Prepare internal and external surfaces for finishing systems.
• Apply surface coatings to untreated external surfaces using brushes and rollers.
• Apply solvent-borne and water-borne coating systems to various surfaces.
• Prepare and apply foundation paper and wall coverings.
• Carry out minor repairs.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues and customers using construction terminology.
• Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance.

Benefits

• Wage: £16,224 for the first year, with potential increases based on age and National Minimum Wage rates for apprentices.
• Training Course: Painter and decorator (level 2) with NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE.
• Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 8 hours per day; Friday, 7 hours per day).
• Duration: 2 years.
• Permanent Contract: Guaranteed job upon qualification.
• Holiday: 23 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Workwear: Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform provided.
• Tools: Toolkit provided to get you started.
• Progression: Options to explore Supervisory/Foreperson roles after the apprenticeship.

Application Process

• Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 May 2026).
• Sign in or create an account on the company's website to apply.

About Ian Williams

Ian Williams is a subsidiary company of Teign Housing, with a strong connection to Ian Williams, one of the UK's leading property services companies. They deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and other property services. They are committed to providing a great place to work, offering support and career development opportunities.

Learn more: https://www.ianwilliams.co.uk/about-us/academy/

Contact

• Apprenticeships Nottingham College
• Email: apprenticeships@ianwilliams.co.uk
• Reference Code: VAC2000028599