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Apprentice Painter & Decorator

Salary Range
£10,296 - £10,296
£858 - £858 / mo

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Bicester, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Opportunity information

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.
Learn many techniques, such as:
  • Masking and protecting surfaces prior to painting.
  • Preparing surfaces.
  • Applying various paint coverings using brush and roller.
  • Hanging wall coverings.
Be expected to ensure all jobs are left clean and tidy and you will develop your communication skills so you can always deliver excellent customer service to a wide variety of clients.

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

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Painter & Decorator roles across MK College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10,296 - £10,296 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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