Plasterer

Bakers of Danbury Ltd; Danbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage salary

Annual salary reviews

22 days annual leave

Transport access

Tools provided

Company equipment

Branded workwear & PPE

Job summary

Bakers of Danbury Ltd. is seeking a plasterer for the Specialist Works Department to work on heritage, historic and listed buildings. This site-based role covers Essex and surrounding areas, with opportunity to develop specialist skills in conservation plastering.

The role involves traditional plastering techniques, travel to project sites, and collaboration with experienced craftsmen on restoration projects. A competitive hourly wage and full-time permanent employment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with plaster finishes, including traditional plastering techniques.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and Hertfordshire.
• Knowledge and use of construction health and safety requirements.
• Positive attitude, good communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Applying plaster finishes, including layer coats and skimming.
• External renders.
• Background preparations – metal and wooden lathes, carrier boards, plaster boards.
• Setting up grounds, beads and drips etc.
• Developing free‑hand working to suit heritage situations.
• Working with lime and chalk‑based plasters and renders.

Skills

Plaster finishes experience

Travel to sites

Health and safety knowledge

Team player / good communicator

Job description

Plasterer for Specialist Works Department - Bakers of Danbury Ltd

Location: Site based. Head Office in Danbury, Essex

Work Area: Essex and surrounding areas

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Hours of Work: 42.5 hours/week

Salary: Dependent on experience

What we are looking for

Established over 145 years ago, Bakers of Danbury are a privately owned Essex based heritage building contractor with an excellent reputation for conservation expertise and quality. We work across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and Hertfordshire as well as into east, north and central London.

We are looking for a plasterer to join our Special Works Department, with the opportunity to develop specialist skills working on heritage, historic and listed buildings. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills into conservation and heritage work.

An eye for detail, a keen interest in building preservation and a pride in one’s work is essential. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop traditional plastering skills while gaining hands‑on experience working alongside experienced craftsmen on a range of restoration and refurbishment projects.

The role will involve the following:

• Applying plaster finishes, including layer coats and skimming
• External renders
• Background preparations – metal and wooden lathes, carrier boards, plaster boards
• Setting up grounds, beads and drips etc
• Developing free‑hand working to suit heritage situations
• Working with lime and chalk‑based plasters and renders

Skills and Experience

• Time already worked in industry, including some experience of working with plaster finishes
• Available to travel to project sites; predominantly across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and Hertfordshire
• Knowledge and use of construction health and safety requirements
• Positive attitude, good communicator and a team player

The Special Works Department

The Bakers of Danbury Special Works Department works on a wide variety of projects involving the restoration and repair of historical buildings, listed properties and traditional homes. We work with both commercial and residential clients.

We are renowned for our high‑quality work and skilled craftsmanship using materials and methods that focus on preserving properties and combine the traditional with modern techniques. The successful applicant will be working alongside other skilled craftsmen and tradesmen who are all highly valued members of our team.

Salary and Benefits

• A competitive salary at an hourly wage.
• Salaries reviewed on an annual basis.
• 22 days annual leave with the addition of 8 days statutory bank holidays.
• Access to company transport where applicable.
• Assistance with basic tools.
• Access to company owned equipment.
• Branded workwear and PPE.