Job summary
Employer heading
Apprentice Painter and Decorator
Band 2
Job overview
As an apprentice you will learn all the practical elements to give you the skills to become a painter and decorator. You will undertake a part time academic course at a college or similar to give you the theory foundation to support your practical knowledge and skill set.
Over the course of the apprenticeship you will become competent to work unsupervised as an painter and decorator craftsperson.
Main duties of the job
You must be willing to learn from others by instruction and by practical training.
You must be prepared to attend a college (or similar training centre) on a part time or day release basis to attain your academic qualification relevant to the craft or trade, in this case painter and decorator.
Have an aspiration to become a fully qualified craftsperson.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As an aspiring painter and decorator you will be learning from others your craft and skills.
You will be assisting our Estates Team with tasks, learning new skills, conducting similar work as appropriate to enable your knowledge to grow.
As a valued member of our department you will ultimately be exposed to, and conducting, very similar work and tasks that our qualified craftspersons are.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 5 other subjects including Maths and English
Desirable criteria
- any additional qualifications
Other job requirements
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate commitment to colleagues and team objectives
- Able to build effective working relationships with a diversity of individuals and groups
- Willing to undertake any necessary training and take direction from colleagues and peers
- Be a good team player
Desirable criteria
- no other job requirements at this stage
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Microsoft packages
- Be computer/ IT proficient.
Desirable criteria
- any additional knowledge
Experiance
Essential criteria
- Non-required as full training will be provided
Desirable criteria
- No experience is required
Skills
Essential criteria
- Attention to detail
- any additional qualifications
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Be able to work at height and in confined spaces
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
- any additional skills
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dave Cooke
- Job title
- Head of Estates
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 685 4239
- Additional information
For informal enquires please contact either Wayne Fletcher on 0121 685 4251 or Dave Cooke on 0121 685 4239
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