Ophenia Decorators

Ophenia Decorators is looking for an enthusiastic learner who is self motivated and keen to learn the painting and decorating trade.

The Apprentices Role

You will be learning a range of skills but mainly the role will include the following duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing sites for work, for example moving furniture, applying covering and protection to the client’s belongings.
• Preparing materials, deciding what the best paint or shade of paint to use.
• Measuring, cutting and pasting on wallpapers with a high attention to detail.
• High level of customer service when dealing with clients.
• Preparing surfaces, for example, sanding down to make the surfaces level.
• Hand spraying and spray painting
• Wall papering
• Ensuring work is completed to a high professional standard
• Working at part of a team

Working Hours: Five days a week, Monday to Friday, exact timings TBC but 40 hours will be worked.

Wages: £166.00 per week, based on a 40 hour week. Any overtime above the 40 hours per week, will be paid at the appropriate national minimum wage depending on age.

Holiday: 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

Contact Details: If you have any queries please contact us on either this email address apprenticeships@skillsgroupuk.com or call us on 01752 686148.

Ophenia Decorators are an established and respected company within the Plymouth area. They offer external and internal painting and decorating work at reasonable rates.

Past Apprentices

Ophenia have had a couple of apprentices in the past and are now looking to expand their team further.

An opportunity to apply for a full time post may be offered to the right learner, on completion of your apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Good hand skills, customer service, teamwork is required for the role and the apprentice must be self motivated.

Personal Qualities

You will need to have excellent communication and will need to be reliable.

Prior Qualifications

No qualifications are necessary for this role but a keen interest in Painting and Decorating is essential. 

The Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating consists of:

Level 2 Painter and Decorator Standard
Functional Skills

As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week. All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to twelve weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training.