Skilled Technician - Plasterer

SEED ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with fuel card

Overtime rates

Meal allowances for away work

20–25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

SEED Environmental is seeking a Skilled Technician - Plasterer to join our Fire & Flood team in Swindon and surrounding areas. The role covers plastering from minor repairs to full reinstatement on restoration projects.

We offer £38,000–£40,000 per year, a full-time permanent contract, company van with fuel card and benefits. NVQ2 in plastering and a valid UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plastering or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Understanding of plastering techniques and materials.
• Ability to achieve high-quality finishes and surface consistency.
• Knowledge of drying times and environmental considerations.
• Awareness of water damage implications in restoration environments.

Responsibilities

• Application of internal plaster finishes including skimming and patch plastering.
• Drylining and plasterboard installation.
• Repair of damaged walls and ceilings following water or fire damage.
• Application of bonding, undercoats, and finishing coats.
• Ceiling repairs including overboarding and re-skimming.
• Making good and blending new works with existing finishes.
• Preparation of surfaces prior to plastering.
• Coordination with other trades during reinstatement works.
• Execution of minor patch and repair works.
• Room or area reinstatement plastering works.
• Full property plastering works.
• Working within occupied properties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Working to agreed programmes and deadlines.
• Compliance with health and safety requirements on site.

Skills

Driving Licence

Plastering techniques

Quality finishes

Drying times

Water damage awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plastering

Job description

Department: Fire & Flood

Location: Swindon

Compensation: £38,000 - £40,000 / year

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Swindon and surrounding areas

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

About Us

SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a family culture where everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open to ideas. We value giving people a voice and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop their careers.

About the Role

We are seeking a Skilled Technician - Plasterer to join our Fire & Flood team, based in Swindon and surrounding areas. This role involves the delivery of plastering works ranging from minor repairs through to full reinstatement and finishing works within domestic and commercial restoration projects. You will work on diverse projects, providing high-quality plastering expertise and ensuring all work meets our stringent standards for surface quality and finishes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced plasterer to deliver quality work on varied restoration projects within a supportive and growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Application of internal plaster finishes including skimming and patch plastering
• Drylining and plasterboard installation
• Repair of damaged walls and ceilings following water or fire damage
• Application of bonding, undercoats, and finishing coats
• Ceiling repairs including overboarding and re-skimming
• Making good and blending new works with existing finishes
• Preparation of surfaces prior to plastering
• Coordination with other trades during reinstatement works
• Execution of minor patch and repair works
• Room or area reinstatement plastering works
• Full property plastering works
• Working within occupied properties in a professional and courteous manner
• Working to agreed programmes and deadlines
• Compliance with health and safety requirements on site

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• NVQ Level 2 in Plastering or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Understanding of plastering techniques and materials
• Ability to achieve high-quality finishes and surface consistency
• Knowledge of drying times and environmental considerations
• Awareness of water damage implications in restoration environments

What We're Looking For:

We seek a skilled and professional plasterer who takes pride in delivering high-quality finishes. The successful candidate will be reliable and punctual, able to work independently and as part of a team, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and safety. You will be flexible and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced restoration environment.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per annum and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Company van with fuel card
• Overtime rates
• Meal allowances for away work
• Holiday entitlement starting at 20 days, increasing with service up to 25 days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.