Apprentice Painter & Decorator Royal Household

Location

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

It’s feeling valued for your growing skillset. And it's the satisfaction of caring for a truly diverse career. This is what makes an apprenticeship with The Royal Household so different.

Key Responsibilities:

• Make sure that all decorative works are completed to the highest level of finish
• Carry out inspections and identify rooms that need your attention, before making sure they are expertly renewed and fit for purpose
• Discover a range of specialist techniques and methods, putting your newly learned skills to use
• You'll have the opportunity to expand your existing skills
• Regularly handle specialist wall coverings, signwriting and use specialist paint finishes, such as marbling and gilding
• Solve day-to-day maintenance issues that arise
• Assist with preparation work for State, Ceremonial or Official Functions

In all that you do, you'll aim for the highest standards. After all, the results of your hard work will be seen by thousands. The variety of work will inspire and challenge you, but we’ll be with you every step of the way.

The training you will be getting

Painter and Decorator Level 2.

Functional skills in maths and English (if required). 

The apprentice will be enrolled for NVQ2 qualifications and acquire work experience.

The position is for a two-year foundation level programme, at the of which the apprentice will undergo a performance assessment.

The post-holder is required to work 40 hours per week, but due to the nature of the position the post-holder must have a flexible approach to working hours and weekend duties, particularly when major events or functions are held. The post holder will also be expected to assist as necessary with emergencies throughout the Estate, which could involve out-of-hours working.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

There are opportunities for specialist decorative work or to go onto becoming a professional Painter and Decorator. 

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Salary

£27.35k per annum