Apprentice Painter and Decorator

Ready to kickstart your career as an Apprentice Painter and Decorator? Want to earn while you learn? Our business is growing and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We are currently looking for a Painting and Decorating Apprentice to join our award-winning apprenticeship scheme that could help you achieve your goals whilst also making a positive impact on other people's lives.

• Starting rate: £8 per hour (£16,224 per annum)

• Qualified rate: £15.83 per hour (£32,103 per annum)

You’ll also have opportunities to progress after your apprenticeship, through routes such as our Trainee Surveyor Programme and Trainee Contracts Manager Programme.

What’s the apprenticeship all about?

As an Apprentice at Ian Williams, you’ll learn on the job, gaining hands‑on experience while studying at college. You’ll be supported by experienced tradespeople, including your own dedicated mentor, and work towards mastering your chosen trade.

What will you be doing?

Your work will vary from contract to contract, but here’s an idea of what you’ll be up to:

• Working on projects which includes social housing, student accommodation and the occasional lighthouse 

• Covering areas including (but not limited to): Cardiff, Newport, Monmouth and Abergavenny

• Locations may vary depending on contracts, and you may occasionally travel further afield. We will help with transport where possible

• Depending on your home address, we will usually arrange a convenient collection point for you and a member of our team. This will be discussed during your interview

• Preparing surfaces (filling, sanding, caulking)

• Mastering the art of paint application (rolling, cutting in, brush skills)

• Sprucing up gloss work (doors and window frames, skirtings)

• Getting outdoors with external works (railings, sheds, fences and walls)

• Exploring different sites, working both inside and outside in all weather, whether it’s getting hot in the homes, or wrapping up in the winter on a commercial site

You’ll also:

• Attend college to understand the “how and why” of your trade (usually 1 day a week)

• Build an awesome portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment (EPA)

• Be a valued team member and contribute to our overall success

What do you need to apply?

No prior experience needed! Just bring:

• A genuine passion for painting and decorating and practical, hands-on work

• A positive attitude and problem-solving mindset

• Commitment to building your career at Ian Williams – we’re as committed to you as you are to us

• Strong organisational skills (to juggle college and work)

• GCSE (or equivalent) grade 1(G) or above in Maths and English

• Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis (we are unfortunately unable to sponsor visas)

How to apply?

Complete our application form online at Ian Williams Careers by Friday 29th May. Interviews will be held between 29th June – 17th July. Please note: interviews will be held on one day within this window, and alternative dates cannot be guaranteed.

Proposed start date is August 2026.

We’ll only ask you to answer a few questions  – no CV needed!

Make sure your answers reflect your personal experiences, skills, and motivation.
While AI tools can be useful, we will score applications based on your own genuine examples.

Benefits of working at Ian Williams

• Competitive pay rates – from 2nd year National minimum wage/National living wage applies

• A permanent contract guaranteeing you a job once you are qualified

• 23 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays

• All Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform provided

• Pension contributions and Life insurance

• Travel allowance

• We provide you with Toolkit to get you started

• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing

• A range of other benefits including preferred supplier discounts and much more!

• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

More about Ian Williams

With expertise in social housing, education, and commercial sectors, Ian Williams is a leader in delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. Our responsive repairs and maintenance team undertakes 300,000 visits a year, fixing faults in homes and workplaces.

We owe our success to our people and believe that our success will continue if we offer you a great place to work and the opportunity to develop your career. We’re proud to have been awarded We Invest in People Gold accreditation.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is the foundation of what we do. We focus on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

The successful applicant will need to complete a criminal records check. We comply fully with the code of practice and treat all applicants fairly.

Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with Ian Williams! 🚀

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date