Apprentice Estates Services Painter & Decorator | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Pennine Care NHS FT |
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| Salary: | £28,392 - £31,157 Band 4 Annex 21, Apprenticeship wage |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ashton under Lyne, OL6 7SR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.
To complete an apprenticeship course, enabling the post holder to develop competencies required to provide in house painting and decorating works across Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust premises. The role be based covering all north sites or all south sites as part of a team and will involve working alongside other trade groups.
To be responsible for the external and internal appearance of a building and its protection from water, rust, corrosion, mould, and insect infestation. To work professionally and interactively with the service areas in order to provide good quality services and satisfaction. To work internally and externally in very diverse environments in all weather conditions. To offer a range of service, from interpreting service area requirements to the environmental and sustainability of materials/drawings, advising on designs/colours, painting, spraying, decorative coatings, wallpapering, gilding, and sign writing to a high standard.
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Carry out planned and reactive painting and decorating works across all Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust premises, ensuring a high‑quality finish appropriate to healthcare environments.
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Undertake internal and external painting and decorating works, including plastering, surface preparation, application of primers, undercoats, topcoats, and specialist healthcare paint systems in line with manufacturer specifications and Trust standards.
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Apply a range of wall finishes including emulsion, gloss, specialist coatings, protective finishes, and wall coverings where required.
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Prepare surfaces by washing down, sanding, filling, sealing, patch repairs, and making good to ensure durable and professional finishes to meet project requirements.
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Complete plastering works to a high-standard.
For further detail see JD/PS
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Aug 2026