Trainee Heritage Lime Plasterer & Natural Building (London)

Heritage Crafts; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Breathe, a specialist natural building and heritage restoration company, is recruiting a Trainee Heritage Lime Plasterer and Natural Building Craftsperson for London and surrounding areas. This is a paid, full-time role with workplace-based training designed to develop practical skills in traditional lime plastering and sustainable building practices.

You will learn traditional lime plastering, clay finishes, historic masonry repairs, natural insulation systems and the principles of breathable

Qualifications

• Experience in plastering, masonry, general construction, conservation or other practical crafts welcome.
• Lime plastering experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Genuine interest in learning, attention to detail, reliability, a good work ethic and pride in high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Traditional lime plastering, including substrate preparation, basecoats, reinforcement and finishing.
• Clay plastering and decorative natural finishes.
• Historic masonry repairs and removal of inappropriate modern materials.
• Wood fibre, hemp and other natural insulation systems.
• Understanding moisture movement, vapour permeability and breathable construction principles.
• Traditional building methods, conservation principles and careful restoration techniques.
• Professional site preparation, safe working practices, organisation and quality control.

Skills

Plastering

Masonry

Construction

Conservation

Job description

Breathe, a specialist natural building and heritage restoration company, is recruiting a Trainee Heritage Lime Plasterer and Natural Building Craftsperson for London and surrounding areas. This is a paid, full-time role with workplace-based training designed to develop practical skills in traditional lime plastering and sustainable building practices.

You will learn traditional lime plastering, clay finishes, historic masonry repairs, natural insulation systems and the principles of breathable