Apprentice Painter and Decorator (Level 2)


Company:	The Society of St James
Salary:	from £15,392 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

Maintenance

Southampton, Portsmouth and Aldershot

37 Hours per week

2 Year Fixed Term

Salary: £15,392 per annum

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Impact You'll Make

You will refresh tired, worn, or damaged accommodation with clean, warm, and uplifting colours helps residents feel valued, safe, and respected during a difficult transition.

Who We're Looking For?

An Apprentice Painter and Decorator working alongside a fully qualified time served painter and decorator to learn surface preparation, painting techniques, and decorative finishes for residential and commercial properties while completing a recognised trade qualification.

What we can offer you

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays

Flexible working options

Buying additional annual leave

Comprehensive induction and training

Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme

Company cycle to work scheme

Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers

Electric Car Scheme

Blue Light Card

Van, tools and PPE supplied

SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.

Application closing date: Tuesday 13th October 2026

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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