Apprentice Painter Wanted

De Santis Decorating is looking for a motivated apprentice painter to join our team.

We’re after someone who is reliable, willing to learn, and takes pride in their work. No experience is necessary, but you must have a good attitude, be punctual, and be prepared to work as part of a team.

The role will include learning all aspects of painting and decorating, including preparation, sanding, patching, masking, rolling, brushing, spraying, and general site clean-up.

You’ll be working on a variety of residential and commercial projects with experienced tradesmen who will help train and guide you.

Requirements:

• Reliable and hardworking
• Good attitude and willing to learn
• Able to follow instructions
• Licence preferred but not essential
• Must be interested in completing an apprenticeship

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a trade and build a long-term career in painting and decorating.

Please contact us with your details and a short message about yourself.

Role Description – Apprentice Painter

We are looking for an apprentice painter to join our team and learn all aspects of the painting and decorating trade.

The successful applicant will work alongside experienced painters on residential and commercial projects, assisting with surface preparation, sanding, patching, masking, priming, painting, rolling, brushing, spraying, and general site clean-up.

This role is suited to someone who is reliable, punctual, hardworking, and willing to learn. No previous painting experience is required, but a good attitude and the ability to follow instructions are essential.

The apprentice will be expected to attend trade training as required, work safely on site, maintain tools and equipment, and take pride in producing quality work.

A driver’s licence is preferred but not essential.

Required Skills – Apprentice Painter

• Reliable and punctual
• Good attitude and willing to learn
• Able to follow instructions
• Hardworking and motivated
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work well in a team
• Basic communication skills
• Willing to work safely on site
• Able to keep work areas clean and tidy
• Physically fit for hands-on trade work
• Respectful towards clients, supervisors, and other trades
• Driver’s licence preferred but not essential

Preferred Skills – Apprentice Painter

• Driver’s licence and own transport
• Some basic painting or construction experience
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Comfortable working on ladders and at heights
• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• Able to measure and follow simple instructions
• Good time management
• Willingness to take initiative
• Neat and tidy presentation
• Interest in completing a long-term trade career
• White Card preferred
• Positive attitude and pride in workmanship