Plastering Trainee/Labourer - Birch Plastering Ltd

Futures Job Shop 002; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Potential apprenticeship

Career development in plastering

Job summary

Birch Plastering Ltd is seeking a motivated trainee plasterer to learn the trade from an experienced plasterer. No prior plastering experience is required, and we operate across Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas.

The role offers hands-on training, exposure to new-build and domestic projects, and the potential to pursue a formal apprenticeship. We value reliability, willingness to learn, and a practical approach.

Qualifications

• No previous plastering experience or qualifications are essential.
• A full driving licence would be beneficial but is not essential, provided you can reliably get to work.
• Willingness to learn and build a long-term career in plastering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plastering work on new-build properties and domestic projects.
• Prepare walls, ceilings and other surfaces ready for plastering.
• Learn to mix, handle and apply plaster and other materials safely.
• Assist with internal plastering and relevant external rendering work.
• Help maintain tools, equipment and a clean, organised working environment.
• Follow instructions and develop practical skills under the guidance of an experienced plasterer.
• Work professionally on building sites and in customers’ homes.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Attend college and complete training if undertaking a formal apprenticeship.

Skills

Interest in plastering

Punctual and hardworking

Team player

Job description

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About

29th October 2026

Birch Plastering Ltd is a local company who specialise inplastering work, primarily on new-build properties for building contractors, alongside domestic projects for homeowners

Main Description

About the role

Birch Plastering Ltd is looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivated trainee plasterer to join the team and learn the trade from an experienced plasterer.

We carry out a range of plastering work, primarily on new-build properties for building contractors, alongside domestic projects for homeowners. Our work covers a variety of indoor and outdoor environments across Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to learn a skilled trade, gain hands‑on experience and build a long‑term career in plastering. No previous experience is necessary — just a positive attitude, willingness to learn and pride in doing a good job.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with plastering work on new-build properties and domestic projects.
• Prepare walls, ceilings and other surfaces ready for plastering.
• Learn to mix, handle and apply plaster and other materials safely.
• Assist with internal plastering and relevant external rendering work.
• Help maintain tools, equipment and a clean, organised working environment.
• Follow instructions and develop practical skills under the guidance of an experienced plasterer.
• Work professionally on building sites and in customers’ homes.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Attend college and complete training if undertaking a formal apprenticeship.

Personal Skills and Attributes

What we’re looking for

• A genuine interest in learning plastering and developing a career in the trade.
• A reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude.
• Willingness to listen, take instructions and learn from feedback.
• A practical approach and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable with physical work, early starts and working in different environments.
• A reliable way of travelling to sites across Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding areas.
• No previous plastering experience or qualifications are essential. A full driving licence would be beneficial but is not essential, provided you can reliably get to work.

What we offer

• Hands‑on training and guidance from an experienced plasterer.
• Experience working on new‑build developments and domestic projects.
• The opportunity to develop valuable skills across different types of plastering work.
• The potential to work towards a recognised qualification through a formal apprenticeship.
• The opportunity to build a long‑term career in a skilled trade.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 20/11/2026

Dependent on age, experience and apprenticeship status

Location

This job is located inBury St Edmunds, Suffolk

About West Suffolk College

West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.