Painting and Decorating Apprentice - Stoneham Construction Ltd

Job Posted: 20 July 2026

• Contract Term: Apprenticeships
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £8.03 per hour (£16,702.4 per annum)
• Industries: Apprenticeships Construction and Labour Maintenance

Here at The Isle of Wight College, we are proud to partner with a wide network of dynamic employers across a diverse range of industries. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Painting and Decorating apprentice at Stoneham Construction Ltd.

Who we are:

Stoneham Construction Ltd is an Island based construction company established in 1992. 

We are committed to using local supply chains and resources where possible.

Many of the staff have been with the company since its formation and the site management has been developed over the years through internal promotion as we believe this strengthens our company, producing both loyalty and commitment from all our team.

 We also have 2nd generation employees whose fathers are still with us.

 We have an ‘investors in people’ award for our commitment to providing training for all employees.

We have a broad range of clients and consultants, from whom we receive repeat business and have carried out a wide range of construction projects from new build to refurbishments.

Working collaboratively with all stakeholders, being transparent and having moral principles has helped us to develop our standing as a major Island building contractor.

 We have a broad range of clients and consultants, from whom we receive repeat business and have carried out a wide range of construction projects from new build to refurbishments.

Working collaboratively with all stakeholders, being transparent and having moral principles has helped us to develop our standing as a major Island building contractor.

We have worked with a range of architects since our formation, and we have a proven track record of producing a quality product. Our partnerships have been rewarded with numerous awards, including from the Civic Trust, Posterity awards form the Isle of Wight Society, ‘Pride in the Job’ from the NHBC, awards from the LABC, and RIBA amongst others.

Over the years, we have built a reputation for quality and integrity, all supported by a very high level of repeat business.

 As we grow, we’re re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.  

More information about Stoneham Construction and our strategic objectives can be found at www.stonehamconstruction.co.uk

About the role:

Are you proactive, motivated, professional and friendly? We're looking for someone who is passionate and diligent to join our team as an Apprentice Painter and Decorator in September 2026.

Working as a great team player, you'll assist your mentor in carrying out painting and decorating works to Stoneham Construction projects in an efficient and effective manner ensuring that all works are in accordance to a good building maintenance practice.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, so it’s very important your customer service skills are top notch - we want to always go above and beyond and amaze our customers with the services we provide.

Your day will include:

• Developing skills relevant to painting and decorating to support the maintenance and standard of our housing stock.
• Understanding health and safety requirements and other relevant legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Being supported by your supervisor and a mentor.
• Attending college and completing all course work on time and to a high standard.
• Working on projects such as social housing, heritage buildings, schools, colleges and commercial buildings

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and driven individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced team. A chance to work on properties across the Isle of Wight.

Does this sound like the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Then we’d love to hear from you!

What do we expect to see from you?

This is a starting role, so we don’t need qualifications or experience… that’s what we’re here for. But there are a few key behaviours and skills we want to see from our candidates; and these are ones that if you possess and can demonstrate; you will make this work placement a real success!

• A commitment to own learning and development and ready to complete the training on offer.

• Ability to work well as part of a small team.

• Ability to demonstrate customer care and to be polite and courteous.

• Able to follow instructions and health and safety guidelines.

• Good communication skills.

• Good attendance.

• Excellent time keeping.

·         A driving licence would be desirable.

Apprenticeship Standard:

·     Painter and Decorator Level 2 Apprenticeship standard.

·     Duration of the Apprenticeship will be 24 months + 3 months for the end point assessment.

·     Functional Skills in Maths and English are required and if not previously achieved GCSE grade 4/C or above.

·         Alongside your practical daily work, you’ll take part in off-the-job training hours—dedicated time within your working week to develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviours through any new/online learning and attendance at The Isle of Wight College.

·     Weekly attendance at The Isle of Wight College as part of the apprenticeship.

Working Week:

·         40 hours per week.

Wage:

·         £8.03 per hour (£16,702.4 per annum)

About you:

We’ve all got different backgrounds, strengths and experiences. But we share the same values. It’s these shared values that bring us together as one team.

Our colleagues embrace these every day. Be the difference to our customers and colleagues, always curious and look for better solutions, achieve together by working in partnership with others, own it openly through working with others in an open and honest way, and finally embrace possibility and see changes and challenges as welcomed opportunities.

We also expect our colleagues to share Stoneham’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.

If you share our values and want to make a real difference, you’re on to a winner and we’d love to hear from you! 

Be yourself

We’re committed to promoting an inclusive culture. We welcome and respect the individual differences, life experiences and knowledge that all our colleagues bring into the workplace, and we value their contribution to our amazing company. Everyone is different, everyone is unique.

Please don't contact the company directly; all applications must be made through www.isleofwightjobs.com. 

Additional Information:

Once qualified and dependant on needs of the business at the time of apprenticeship completion, there may be the potential to grow within the company and become a part of a skilled workforce.

So, if this sounds like the next, or indeed first step you want to take with your career, please apply with a cover letter telling us why you feel you would be the ideal person to take on this brilliant opportunity and don’t forget to attach your latest CV!!