Plasterer

Daniel Owen Ltd; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled plasterer in Blandford Forum. The successful candidate will be responsible for applying insulating materials, fixing cornices, and measuring plasterboard. A minimum qualification of NVQ level 2 or 5 years of experience is required. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £34k, along with a £200 yearly tool allowance, uniform, 25 holiday days plus bank holidays, and business travel support.

Benefits

Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Business travel van and fuel card

iPhone and iPad

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ level 2 or at least 5 years of proven experience as a plasterer.

Responsibilities

• Apply acoustic and insulating materials bonded with plaster.
• Fix precast cornices and panel mouldings.
• Measure, mark, and cut plasterboard.

Skills

Experience in plastering

Ability to install insulation and vapour barriers

Understanding of finishing coats and decorative textures

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Plastering tools and equipment

Job description

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• Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating, and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement, and similar materials.
• Fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, coving, ceiling centres, and other plaster fittings; determining plasterboard layout; installing insulation and vapour barriers.
• Plumbing and straightening corners, angles, wall, and ceiling surfaces; creating decorative textures in finishing coats.
• Measuring, marking, and cutting plasterboard; lifting and positioning panels; securing them to walls, ceilings, and battens.
• Covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds; smoothing them using wet brushes and sandpaper.
• Mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement, and render to structures using trowels; levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness.
• Other tasks include damp & mould repairs, plastering, tiling, and decorating.

You should have experience in a similar role and be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 or have at least 5 years of proven experience as a plasterer.

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week.

Salary up to £34k

£200 yearly Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)

Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package

A van and fuel card for business travel

iPhone and iPad

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers in roles across the Built Environment. We work with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.