Apprentice Painter and Decorator in Leeds

AxisCLC is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across London and the Southeast. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant.

Becoming an apprentice at AxisCLC is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, whilst learning on the job. You will be expected to attend school/college once a week as part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you could be offered a permanent position.

To work with the Apprentice team learning the skills and gaining experience of the Painting Industry whilst studying towards completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship.

• Working with a fully qualified and experienced Painter to ensure the effective delivery of service in line with Axis Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
• Ensure and undertake any recording of work and administration required by Axis standards and timescales.
• Report any Health and Safety issues and outstanding defects to your Supervisor, Contracts Manager, Health and Safety team and Apprentice Master.
• Work as an integral team member with other apprentices, Axis operatives, clients, customers, and tenants.
• Attend Axis Induction, Health and Safety training, Toolbox talks and College Induction.
• Undertake painting work to a safe, clean, and high-quality standard.
• Learn how to cost painting work with your Axis Mentor, identifying cost reduction methods.
• Ensure college course attendance is 100% and college absence communicated to your Line Manager and Apprentice Master every time you fail to attend college.
• Ensure that you meet your painting operative on time daily.
• Communicate any absence from work as per your contractual terms and conditions.
• Communicate College requirements for completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship portfolio work with Axis Mentor, Apprentice Master and Contracts Manager.
• Ensure painting work is delivered in a professional manner, in line with Axis Core Values and Equality standards.
• Always wear your PPE while working and follow Health & Safety instructions.
• Pass all college exams and projects in each year of college to ensure continued progression in your apprenticeship.
• Put together and maintain a tool kit so at the end of your apprenticeship, you have all essential tools for your trade.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

• GCSE 4 & above (A-C) in Maths & English or equivalent
• Good communication
• Presentable
• Positive attitude to work
• Attention to detail

• Salary of £8 per hour plus benefits including: Pension scheme and life assurance
• Travel Expense Coverage: Enabling all apprentices to travel to/from college and/or apprentice/work-related events.
• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Access to Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
• 1 paid volunteer day
• Access to Learning and development opportunities: These include financial wellbeing, technical skills and coaching.

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long‑term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.