H&T 3143 - G2 Plasterer (Voids) (604775) - 3143-430665939

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Hamilton seeks an experienced Plasterer to join their Building Services team. The role involves various plastering works, including new builds and refurbishments. Candidates must be time-served with relevant trade qualifications (SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) and have experience in both commercial and domestic properties. Excellent communication skills and an awareness of health and safety are essential. This position offers a salary range of £38,506 to £39,606 per year, with benefits including up to 33 days of annual leave and enrolment in a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced Plasterer required to support various projects.
• Must demonstrate sound practical technical competencies.
• Experience with Asbestos Category B training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all associated plastering works.
• Manage varied workloads related to new builds, refurbishments, and maintenance.
• Ensure high quality of workmanship in all aspects of plastering.

Skills

Time-served in plastering

Trade qualifications SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Experience in commercial and domestic properties

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Plastering

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

CLOSING DATE: 9 December 2025 at 11:59PM

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 1.30pm

Salary: £38,506 - £39,606 per year

Vacancy: 3 Permanent posts available, 2 in Hamilton and 1 in East Kilbride

View the Plasterer: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/16991/hat_-_plastere…; job profile

South Lanarkshire Council require an experienced Plasterer to support the delivery of various projects within Building Services. You will have a flexible approach to managing varied workloads as you will be required to carry out all associated plastering works including new build, refurbishment and maintenance.

You will be time-served with trade qualifications SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in the appropriate trade discipline and be able to demonstrate sound practical technical competencies in delivering high quality of workmanship in all aspects of your trade. You should display experience of working within both commercial and domestic properties within the construction industry.

Notifiable non licensed work Category B trained with Asbestos would be beneficial.

You should demonstrate a commitment to the principals of customer care, while displaying excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate previous experience of working to targets and pre-determined timescales along with an awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

Due to the requirements of this post the ability to travel throughout South Lanarkshire is essential.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas

Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. ‘Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please apply online – All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)