Apprentice Plasterer

Plastering Apprenticeship 

Based in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, offering Nationally agreed apprenticeship rates, plus excellent company benefits.

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.

To be successful in the application process you must live in a North Lanarkshire postcode.

All our Apprentices are paid the Nationally agreed apprenticeship rates, and you will 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.

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 either before or upon commencement of employment.  

The apprenticeship course will cover the following:

• The apprenticeship course will cover the following
• Develop and maintain good working relations
• Conform to Workplace health safety and welfare
• Apply solid plaster to various backgrounds.
• Apply solid plaster to complex surfaces
• Produce complex external rendering finishes.
• Install Mechanically fixed plasterboard

What do you need to be a successful applicant: -

• Have the potential to work at SCQF level 6/7
• 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 a commutable distance to independently travel to and from the branch
• Be able to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships
• The recruitment process will consist of an entrance test with the highest scoring candidates progressing to an interview for final selection

What will I learn through the apprenticeship programme? 

With 30 years’ experience of delivering market-leading repairs and maintenance services, Mears is trusted to deliver more than 6,000 repairs daily to a portfolio of more than 1,000,000 homes nationwide.   

Mears Careers National Apprenticeship Scheme is designed to empower and challenge you; you will be trusted with real work and responsibility from the outset. During your apprenticeship you will have a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn and will receive formal training coupled with working alongside our skilled workforce who will inspire and train you in the practical elements of the trade.

The Plastering apprenticeship programme will take 4 years to complete.

We are looking for people with integrity, who are self-reliant and highly motivated, with a natural willingness to get involved, someone who can solve problems and who takes pride in their work. 

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

If this sounds like your perfect opportunity; please apply via the link attaching your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be good candidate and why you want to work for Mears.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Mears Group is a disability confident employer and recognise our people as our greatest asset, we Hire Individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.  

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your license over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.