Plastering Technician

Dovetail & Slate; Sefton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate is seeking a hands-on workshop support role in our plastering facilities. You will help prepare materials, maintain an organised and compliant workshop, and support lecturers during practical sessions to ensure learners can practice safely and effectively.

The ideal candidate has a strong plastering background, a relevant trade qualification, and a commitment to high standards of workshop practice.

Qualifications

• Vocational plastering background with trade experience.
• NVQ or City & Guilds in Plastering preferred.
• Strong safety and practical workshop practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment ahead of sessions.
• Keep workshop areas clean, organised and safe.
• Assist lecturers during demonstrations and student activities.
• Monitor stock levels of materials and consumables.
• Maintain and store tools and equipment properly.
• Support health and safety compliance in workshop settings.

Skills

Plastering experience

Trade qualification

Practical skills

Team work

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Plastering

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

You'll provide practical and technical support within a plastering workshop, helping to create a safe, well-organised and effective learning environment for students developing their trade skills. Working alongside lecturers and assessors, you'll ensure that facilities, tools and materials are ready for each session and that learners can practise safely and effectively.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a genuine trade background in plastering who takes pride in maintaining high standards of workshop practice and wants to pass that knowledge on to the next generation of tradespeople.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment ahead of practical plastering sessions.
• Maintaining workshop areas to a high standard of organisation, cleanliness and safety.
• Supporting lecturers and assessors during practical demonstrations and student activities.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of materials and consumables.
• Ensuring all tools and equipment are properly maintained, stored and accounted for.
• Supporting compliance with health and safety requirements within workshop settings.

What We're Looking For

• A strong vocational background in plastering, gained through trade experience
• A relevant trade qualification (such as an NVQ or City & Guilds in Plastering)
• Sound practical skills and a thorough understanding of safe working practices
• The ability to work well as part of a team supporting learners and teaching staff

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous experience working in a college, training or education environment
• A teaching or assessing qualification, or a willingness to work towards one

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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