Why did you want to be a painter and decorator?
I always liked working with my hands, enjoyed art at school, knew
someone who was a specialist decorator... so it seemed like an obvious
choice.
What's the best job you've ever worked on?
Every job has different qualities. However, I particularly enjoyed decorating
a £2.3 million house in Essex with open-minded customers and
a riverside apartment in London.
What do you do?
All aspects of basic decorating and specialist finishes, ie working with glazers and different materials to see what different effects I can come up with.
What are your hours / wages like?
Generally I work 9 to 5. However, if I have a priced job I may work longer.
Wages depend on experience, your average apprentice should expect
to earn between £100 and £250 per week.
What qualifications do you have?
I have:
What's your advice to would-be apprentices?
To get your basic qualifications - then work hard and enjoy it!
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