Finding a life trade isn’t essential these days and up till a few years ago apprenticeships were hard to come by, whether wanting a plumbers job, car mechanic or decorating job it was always nice to start somewhere when leaving school. However some trades never expire even though the technology may change. Non drip brushes, no brushes, whatever next, robots?

If you’re looking for decorating jobs and are handy at painting, seeking on the job training with NVQ or have certification in hand, the best place to start finding decorating jobs may be one of the many jobs and vacancy listings sites on the internet that are used by companies and agencies to find the right apprentice, contractor or full time employee.

Finding decorating jobs is the easiest part as there’s always loads to choose from in London or major cities, being in the suburbs can be handy if can travel or have your own transport to meet at locations for work. Sending in applications and curriculum vitae to the many vacancies for decorating jobs will be the hardest part but well worth sifting through if you can get your CV in front of as many noses as possible.

Decorating Jobs

Decorating jobs require a certain skill set but ones that many can learn, an eye for detail, patience, team player, co-ordination. There’s a few qualifications that will aid in you getting a step above other applications, those being a Level 1 Certificate in Basic Construction Skills from the City & Guilds and a CITB Intermediate/Advanced Construction Award in Decorative Occupations.

Painter and Decorating Jobs In London

It is often the case that better wages and pay scales can be found in London and that’s no different when it comes to painter and decorating jobs in London and other major cities in Europe. Whether you’re asked to work with metal, wood or plaster, paint or varnish, there’s usually an array of decorating jobs in the London area to keep you busy all year round if with the right firm.