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Apprentice painter and decorator Review

at Bagnalls

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Construction

Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5AL, UK

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

3.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Just mainly regular painting and decorating, some outside jobs, others inside.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Yes, I enjoy my job. There are certain aspects I don’t enjoy but they’re more personal reasons.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt new skills, I’ve also improved on my techniques like cutting in etc…

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
There is decent structure here, however things could be more structured sometimes.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received lots of support from my employers.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive support just not as much as I would like.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe it helps me to improve.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Bagnalls to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I’d recommend Bagnalls’s, they are a good company and do they’re best to become better in every aspect of painting and decorating as well as looking out for their employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bagnalls?
I have none really, just be yourself and also respectful.
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