Apprentice Painter

**Apprentice Painter & Decorator required in Preston, Southport, Lancaster area**

**Job Overview**

You will be employed as an Apprentice Painter & Decorator

You will be trained accordingly to carry out tasks as per below

**Main Duties**

Planning and Organizing
- To carry out internal and external painting and decorating requirements as instructed by management
- To carry out preparation works to walls to make good ready for decoration.
- Minor repairs to surfaces and structures prior to decorating/painting.
- Undertake minor repair works
- To use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
- Erecting of access equipment as required, with appropriate training and competency.
- Erection of all necessary access plant and temporary screening as and when required to protect the environment and people, all in accordance with current Health & Safety guidance.
- Use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
- Monitor decorating material stock and request new stock as required.
- To undertake work in relation to all aspects of painting/decorating as required

Client/Customer
- Respond in a timely manner to verbal, written and reactive tasks.
- Carryout out all painting and decorating to a high standard
- Provide support and input into projects as required.
- Notify your line manager of any complaints/discrepancies

Operations
- Ensure all works are carried out within the approved budget.
- Ensure all painting and decorating equipment is best utilised and kept clean and reused where practical to avoid any unnecessary wastage.
- Ensure Time Sheets are completed correctly and are returned in a timely manner.
- Implement and follow local procedures as and when they are issued
- Liaising with site management and key personnel on building related issues

**What we are looking for**
- Organised and able to meet deadlines.
- Must be self-motivated and be a team player.
- Conversant with relevant legislation and compliance issues
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety
- Should have a “Can Do” approach and portray a positive attitude
- Must have good customer service skills
- Is capable of carrying out all duties associated with carrying out the role of painter/decorator
- You will be required to attend College
- You will be working towards a recognised qualification in Painting & Decorating