Apprentice Plasterer

Annual salary: up to £26,984.10

Plasterer – Apprenticeship  

Location: Canterbury  

Salary: 16yrs – 17yrs: £7.71 40 hours per week including time at college

Over 18yrs: £10.71 – 42.5 hours per week including time at college

Over 21yrs: £12.21 - 42.5 hours per week including time at college

Tools, Chromebook and uniform will be provided   

Plus an industry recognised qualification and excellent benefits 

The NVQ L2 Plastering apprenticeship programme will take up to 40 months to complete. 

About apprenticeships at Mears Group: 

Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.  

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond. 

All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college, with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused. 

What does a life as Plasterer look like? 

Plastering is a core function within the construction sector especially in house building and refurbishments. As a plasterer you will have to learn about all the different products and understand how to manage a job which will be different depending on the materials you are using. You will be responsible for mixing and applying different kinds of plaster to inside walls and ceilings, working with dry lining, and putting protective coverings onto external walls such as pebble dashing to protect and waterproof buildings. Roles in plastering are physical in nature and may involve lifting and moving of equipment, working at height and will involve working inside and outside. 

The apprenticeship course will cover the following: -  

• Identifying and confirming plastering requirements and components against a survey/job sheet/specification/drawings/CAD/BIM and in accordance with Building Regulations 

• Preparing the site/work area (including access equipment when necessary), power and hand tools appropriate to the project 

• Locate, handle, store, load, transport and position plastering materials and components safely, minimising damage so they are ready for application and where applicable, in accordance with Working at Height regulations  

• Preparing background substrates for internal solid plastering, dry lining and external rendering 

• Apply sealers and bonding agents to ensure plaster and render adhesion in line with the manufactures instructions 

• Identify and select appropriate plastering materials, modern pre-blended and loose plasters, renders and additives including compounds, fixings, performance plasterboards, reinforcements and beads to carry out the plastering work in line with specifications and manufactures instructions 

• Carrying out both internal and external plastering works  

What do you need to be a successful applicant: -  

• GCSEs in English and maths grade 4 or above 

• The ability and desire to learn and develop a thorough knowledge of the skills, technology and safety procedures required to carry out the full range of tasks 

• Strong communication skills 
• You must live in the Canterbury area in order to independently travel to and from the branch

• You will be expected to get to Branch everyday for 08.00am and make your own way home after finishing work  

• Be able to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships 

• Please note due to the nature of the role successful applicants are required to complete a basic Math & English test with potential of a practical test at interview stage  

What you will get: 

You will of course have access to our many benefits designed to save you money and benefit you as a colleague at Mears Group: -  

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! 

• Chrome book provided – So you can study with the right equipment  

• Tools – We will help fund your first set of work tools 

• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more 

Application Process: 

• To be considered for a Mears apprenticeship all applicants must submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing why you are interested in Mears Group and why you would like to be an apprentice. 

• The closing date for applications is **/03/2024, following this date we will contact you to confirm if you have been selected for the next round, which would either be an invitation to an assessment centre or individual interviews 

• Please note that you will be required to complete a basic Math & English test during the selection process, which are similar to the assessments you would need to take in order to join the college 

• All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks 

• If you require further information regarding the apprenticeship, please contact Francesca at [email protected]

A bit about us. 

Mears Group PLC is a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community well-being, Mears specialises in delivering housing solutions, maintenance services, and care support to a diverse client base. The group’s expertise encompasses responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and housing management, contributing to the overall improvement of living conditions for individuals and communities. Mears Group is committed to fostering a positive impact on society, making it an attractive prospect for individuals seeking a career in a socially responsible and dynamic organisation. A career with Mears Group means putting people and customers at the heart of what you do, every day. Our culture is built on what we call our ‘Red Thread’ – the common values we share that make us what we are. 

Closing date for applications:31 March 2025