H&T 6020 - G2 Plasterer (604760)

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary sacrifice AVC scheme

33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement up to 10

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working

Employee discounts (cinema)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council seeks an experienced plasterer to support Building Services projects in Lanark and across South Lanarkshire. You will handle plastering tasks for new builds, refurbishments and maintenance with a flexible approach to workloads.

The ideal candidate is time-served with SVQ Level 3/City & Guilds, has practical trade competencies and experience in commercial or domestic properties. Travel across the region is essential.

Qualifications

• Time-served with trade qualifications SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in the appropriate trade discipline.
• Experience of working in both commercial and domestic properties within the construction industry.
• Notifiable non-licensed work Category B training would be beneficial.
• Must be able to travel throughout South Lanarkshire.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering works including new build, refurbishment and maintenance.
• Support delivery of projects within Building Services.
• Manage varied workloads and meet targets and timescales.
• Demonstrate sound technical competencies and high workmanship quality.

Skills

Plastering

Health & safety

Communication skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

Location: Lanark Business Unit

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 18 November 2026 at 11:55PM

Hours: 37 hours per week, fixed term for 3 months

Salary: £39,856 - £40,995 per year

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 will be required to demonstrate experience within either commercial or domestic properties within the construction industry.

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.

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.

Applications to this post are particularly encouraged from female applicants.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

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 12 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 Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, 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)