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Apprentice Painter and Decorator

K & M MCLOUGHLIN DECORATING LIMITED
Pay: £140.00 Text
Location: London London United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Oct 2017
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02532670
Construction/Maintenance Services/Trades 2017-09-05 2017-10-01

Job Description

Painting & Decoration is more involved than decorating a room in a house.  The role could vary from working on oil rigs or bridges applying heavy-duty coatings, to working in stately homes or grand hotels skillfully applying ornate decorations. As you would expect, you will need good practical ability to succeed in this role. Most of the work is carried out indoors, but you should be prepared to work outside and travel to different sites. Work can also range from large jobs to very intricate projects.



Duties invovle:




  1. Carry out inspections of occupied and empty properties to determine the extent of painting, decoration and general maintenance required. Having established the need, carry out the most cost effective and expedient means of completing the works. This will be achieved through efficient preparation/repair/ application of decorative products and general maintenance activities.

  2. Carry out a range of painting, redecoration and general maintenance tasks in occupied and empty properties including:



Painting:




  • Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls and joinery by applying fillers/ sealant. Plaster surfaces as required. Prepare/sand surface for application of decorative product.

  • Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture as necessary.

  • Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment.



Wallpaper:




  • Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls.

  • Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing gates.

  • Advise manager on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings.



General Maintenance:




  • Undertake maintenance of property as required including, but not limited to: unblocking drains and sewers, changing light bulbs and tubes,  erecting shelving,  erecting notice boards,  maintaining guttering, appropriate repairs to equipment,  boarding up windows and doors if required,  repair locks,  undertake small repairs to flooring and pressure washing paths and walls.

  • This list is not exhaustive and only serves to demonstrate the type of duty that may be required.


Personal Qualities :

  • Good Attitude.

  • Punctuality.

  • A desire for progression within the company business.



Skills Required :

  • You will need good practical skills with attention to detail. 



Future Prospects : Opportunity to progress within their profession to a foreman/supervisor in time.

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