Apprentice Painter and Decorator in Coatbridge

Overview

Painter Apprenticeship

Competitive pay

Program Details

• Course Title: Painter & Decorator - SCQF level 6
• Location: Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
• Contract Type: Fixed Term Apprenticeship
• Salary: Nationally agreed apprentice pay rates, plus excellent company benefits. You will be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college.
• Training Provider: CITB – South Lanarkshire College
• Start Date: 3 August 2026 (Provisional)
• Course Length: Approximately 2 years
• Entry Criteria for roles: No formal qualifications required / Pre-apprenticeship / Potential to work towards SVQ level 6 & 7. Candidates will undertake a pre-employment assessment and interview.

About Apprenticeships At Mears Group

Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce. Many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice. Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.

All our Apprentices are paid the National Apprentice minimum wage, and you will be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college with the opportunity to get real life experiences, such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused.

What Does a Life As a Painter Look Like

A painter’s job involves working in a variety of settings, including residential homes, commercial buildings, offices, schools, and industrial sites and domestic households. Their primary responsibility is to prepare surfaces and apply various decorative finishes to enhance the appearance and protection of walls, floors, ceilings, and other structures.

The Apprenticeship Course Will Cover

• Develop and maintain good working relations.
• Read technical instructions.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and decorating.
• Apply water borne surface coatings.
• Apply solvent borne surface coatings.
• Hang wallcoverings.
• Apply coatings using air and airless spraying.
• Apply coating to produce textured coatings.
• Install coving.
• Produce decorative effects.

What You Need to be a Successful Applicant

• The potential to work at SCQF level 6/7
• The ability and desire to learn and develop a thorough knowledge of the skills, technology and safety procedures required to carry out the full range of tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships
• You must live within a North Lanarkshire postcode and be able to independently travel to and from the branch

What Will I Learn Through the Apprenticeship Programme?

With 30 years’ experience of delivering market-leading repairs and maintenance services, Mears is trusted to deliver more than 6,000 repairs daily to a portfolio of more than 1,000,000 homes nationwide. The National Apprenticeship Scheme is designed to empower and challenge you; you will be trusted with real work and responsibility from the outset. During your apprenticeship you will have a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn and will receive formal training coupled with working alongside our skilled workforce who will inspire and train you in the practical elements of the trade.

We are looking for people with integrity, who are self-reliant and highly motivated, with a natural willingness to get involved, someone who can solve problems and who takes pride in their work.

What You Will Get

• Access to our wide range of colleague benefits at Mears Group, designed to save you money and benefit you as a colleague at Mears Group
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work
• Chrome book provided – to support your studies
• Tools – We will help fund your first set of work tools
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more

Application Process

All applicants must submit their CV and complete the apprenticeship questionnaire via the Mears Careers website. If shortlisted, you will be contacted to confirm whether you have been selected for the next stage – this may be an assessment centre or an individual interview. Please note: as part of the selection process, you will be required to complete a basic maths and English test, similar to the assessments needed to join the college. All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for more than 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive; we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We also hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognizing our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Closing date for applications: 8 March 2026