Apprentice Painter & Decorator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary £10296 per year
Duration 39 months
Advert closing date 30/04/2023
Description
Run don’t walk to seize this opportunity...
Do you love painting and decorating? Are you artistic with an eye for detail? If you like practical work and enjoy the variety of working in an interesting environment, then this could be the perfect career for you.
Dorchester Living is searching for their next apprentices to join their team at their development at Heyford Park, Bicester, Oxfordshire which is a former US and RAF airbase which they are transforming into a modern take on the traditional countryside village.
We’re looking to recruit candidates with a great attitude to work and learn and be part of a great team. A strong communicator, self-starter with a passion to learn and grow yourself, with commitment and positivity.
You'll:
- Carry out general painting and decorating tasks within domestic and commercial premises.
- Will gain learning in domestic, period properties delivering mid to high end interior and exterior decorating services including wallpapering.
- Masking and protecting surfaces prior to painting.
- Preparing surfaces.
- Applying various paint coverings using brush and roller.
- Hanging wall coverings.
This job may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
Entry requirements
GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4-9)
You'll be required to have your own transport or the ability to travel to site location in Bicester and College in Milton Keynes.
Training to be provided
During your apprenticeship you will gain 1:1 tuition from a time served professional which will enable you to become a highly competent painter and decorator.
You will attend Milton Keynes College one day per week and achieve a Level 2 Painter and Decorator qualification.
Things to consider
Skills required
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Future prospects
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the potential to be offered a full-time position as a qualified painter and decorator with Dorchester Living.
Hours per week 37.5
Working week Mon-Fri
Apprenticeship standard Painter and decorator (Level 2)
Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, OX25 5HD
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Painter & Decorator roles across MK College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10,296 - £10,296 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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