Apprentice Painter and Decorator
Mears Group
- Rotherham, South Yorkshire
- £11.44 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preparing internal and external untreated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example: trowelled finishes plaster or render, plasterboard, timber and timber sheet materials; metals (ferrous and non-ferrous)
- Preparing internal and external previously coated surfaces ready to receive finishing systems for example trowelled finishes plaster or render, plasterboard, timber and timber sheet materials
- Preparing and applying surface coatings to untreated external surfaces for example brick, stone, render, wood, metal using a brush and roller.
- Applying solvent borne and water borne coating systems using brush and roller to ceilings, walls, linear work (skirting board and architrave) doors: flush and panelled and opening windows
- Preparing and applying foundation paper: Cross lining or vertical hanging around socket and switches, internal and external angles.
- GCSEs in English and maths grade 4 or above
- The ability and desire to learn and develop a thorough knowledge of the skills, technology and safety procedures required to carry out the full range of tasks
- Strong communication skills
- You will live in Rotherham and no more than a 15 mile radius from Rotherham
- You will be expected to get to Branch everyday for 08.00am and make your own way home after finishing work
- Be able to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships
- Please note successful applicants are required to complete a basic Math & English test with potential of a practical test at interview stage
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
- Chrome book provided – So you can study with the right equipment
- Tools – We will help fund your first set of work tools
- Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
- To be considered for a Mears apprenticeship all applicants must submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing why you are interested in Mears Group and why you would like to be an apprentice.
- The closing date for applications is 31/03/2024, following this date we will contact you to confirm if you have been selected for the next round, which would either be an invitation to an assessment centre or individual interviews
- Please note that you will be required to complete a basic Math & English test during the selection process, which are similar to the assessments you would need to take in order to join the college
- All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks
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