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Painter & Decorator Apprentice (Level 2)
Location: Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9ET
Starting Salary: £18,500
Are you hands-on, creative, and ready to start building a career in a skilled trade?
At Mitie, we're the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services that power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We're here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support.
Whether you're stepping into your first job or looking to change your career, our apprenticeships are your ticket to learning, earning, and achieving. With us, you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications, real-world experience, and a competitive salary – all while being part of a company that truly cares about its people and the planet.
We're proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprentice Employers in the UK and a leader in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can shine. Together, we're shaping brighter futures – for you, for our communities, and for our world.
What You'll Be Doing
Based in Corsham, Wiltshire, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.
As An Apprentice Painter & Decorator You Will
* Assist in preparing surfaces for painting and decorating, including sanding, filling, and priming
* Apply various finishes to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
* Assist with measuring and estimating materials
* Attend off-the-job training with an accredited apprenticeship provider
* Follow all Health and Safety procedures on site, ensuring all work complies with regulations
* Learn from professionals who will support your development every step of the way
Our structured 36-month apprenticeship programme offers paid training and real work experience, leading to a nationally recognised Level 2 Painting and Decorating Qualification. You'll receive support from experienced mentors and skilled tradespeople, giving you the chance to work on real projects and enhance your portfolio. Our supportive team is dedicated to your professional development, and there is an opportunity to progress into a full-time role based on your performance.
In addition to these career-building benefits, you'll also have access to a free on-site gym, subsidised restaurant and coffee outlets, and free parking.
Could you be our next Apprentice?
About
We're searching for ambitious, driven individuals who are excited about learning and ready to take on new challenges. To thrive as a Mitie apprentice, you'll need:
* A positive attitude and genuine interest in painting and decorating
* Willingness to learn and take guidance
* Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
* Reliability and punctuality
* The ability to work well independently and as part of a team
* A solid work ethic and commitment to doing your best
* You must live and work in England and be capable of obtaining Security Clearance
* GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 3-9 or equivalent) or Scottish National 5 certificates (Grade A-D).
No prior experience? No problem! If you're enthusiastic and ready to learn, we'll give you all the tools you need to succeed.
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 72,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
Join our Mitie Team.
Together our diversity makes us stronger.
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