Job title – Apprentice Painter & Decorator Glasgow

Location: Mitie | 35 Duchess Road, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73 1AU

Are you able to learn from others by instruction and practical training? Are you looking to build a career in Painting and Decorating? If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please apply!

At Mitie, we're the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services that power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We're here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support.

Whether you're stepping into your first job or looking to change your career, our apprenticeships are your ticket to learning, earning, and achieving. With us, you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications, real-world experience, and a competitive salary – all while being part of a company that truly cares about its people and the planet.

We're proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprentice Employers in the UK and a leader in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can shine. Together, we're shaping brighter futures – for you, for our communities, and for our world.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Apprentice at Mitie, you'll be at the heart of what we do, making a real impact from day one. Here's a glimpse of what your journey could include:

• Developing core skills and knowledge to carry out internal and external painting and decorating, preparation works to walls and minor repairs to surfaces and structures prior to decorating/painting
• Assisting with planned routine maintenance as well as reactive repair tasks.
• Collaborating with experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, making safety and sustainability a priority in every task.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Painting & Decorating (SCQF Level 6) qualification which normally runs for 3-4 years. You will be fully supported by our partner to achieve this qualification by having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office. This will include 20 weeks at College for your 1st year and reduce to 10 weeks at college for the 2nd year of the apprenticeship. 

Could you be our next Apprentice?

We're searching for ambitious, driven individuals who are excited about learning and ready to take on new challenges. To succeed as a Mitie apprentice, you'll need:

• A keen interest in your chosen field.
• The ability to think critically and find solutions.
• Have good problem-solving skills
• Are able to work to own initiative as well as able to work as part of a team
• Able to work at height and in confined spaces
• Have strong communication and customer service skills
• Can be polite, professional and friendly at all times with pupils, colleagues and the public
• Dedication to completing your apprenticeship and growing with Mitie.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 4-9 or equivalent) or Scottish National 5 certificates (Grade A-C). Certificates must be provided at the interview stage.

No prior experience? No problem! If you're enthusiastic and ready to learn, we'll give you all the tools you need to succeed.