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  • How many Painter jobs are available on Pertemps?

    There are 2 Painter jobs available on Pertemps right now.

  • What does a Painter do?

    Painters and decorators apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other protective and decorative materials to interior and exterior walls and surfaces. They also paint designs on wood, glass, metal, plastics and other materials and stain, wax and French polish wood surfaces by hand.

    Tasks required include:

    • Erects working platform or scaffolding up to five metres in height.
    • Prepares surfaces by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks and holes with appropriate filler.
    • Applies primer, undercoat and finishing coat(s) using brush, roller, or spray equipment.
    • Mixes adhesive or removes self-adhesive backing and positions covering material on wall, matching up patterns where appropriate and removing wrinkles and air bubbles by hand or brush.
    • Stains, waxes and French polishes wood surfaces by hand.
  • What are the entry requirements for a Painter?

    There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 3.