At a Glance
- Tasks: Add finishing touches to buildings and master trades like painting and tiling.
- Company: Join the British Army and work on exciting global building projects.
- Benefits: Earn £27,282 a year, enjoy 30 days leave, and receive free medical care.
- Other info: No experience needed; full training provided in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Gain valuable skills and qualifications while travelling the world and making a difference.
- Qualifications: Must be aged 16.5 to 35.5 with GCSEs in Maths, English, and another subject.
The predicted salary is between 26334 - 27744 £ per year.
Work on building projects around the world. As a full-time soldier, entry-level Painter in the British Army, you'll:
- Add finishing touches to buildings including headquarters, hospitals and military bases
- Master trades including plaster boarding, painting and tiling
- Become an expert in skills like glazing and scaffolding
- Carry out work on a variety of military and civilian projects
- Study for qualifications including a NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Building and Structural Finishing (Military Engineering)
To qualify, you must:
- Be between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months
- Have a GCSE Grade A-C/9-5 or Scottish National 5 in Maths, English Language and one other subject
- Be able to pass a basic fitness test.
From the start of your training, you'll earn £27,282 a year which will go up as you progress in your career. From your first day of training, you'll be gaining transferable skills that could set you up for life. You don't need to know how to do the job before you get here, because we'll give you all the training you need.
Step 1 is your initial military training teaching you how to be a soldier which will be basic military training if you're a Junior Soldier and adult basic training if you're a Regular Soldier. Step 2 will be 12 weeks at the Royal School of Military Engineering where you'll learn military engineering skills including demolition and bridge building. Step 3 will be 24 weeks of technical training at the Royal School of Engineering learning about dry lining, painting, wall and floor tiling, planning and site safety.
You’ll also receive 30 days annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you're away on operations or training exercises, you'll normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
You’ll even get to travel the world, taking part in the Army's adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love.
Get skills, get qualified, get confident. You Belong Here.
Locations
Painter - no experience required in Isle of Wight, Newport employer: Army
The British Army is an exceptional employer, providing a unique apprenticeship opportunity that combines paid training with the chance to earn industry-recognised qualifications. With a strong emphasis on personal development and teamwork, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, diverse travel opportunities, and the chance to learn valuable skills in various trades, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
