Job Title: Plasterer
SOC Code: 5321
Salary Range: £33,500 Per Annum
Duties: The Plasterer’s responsibilities include:
• Preparing walls and ceilings for plastering by cleaning, bonding, and applying undercoats where necessary.
• Mixing and applying plaster, cement, render, or other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings.
• Creating smooth or decorative finishes using a range of techniques such as skimming, floating, dry lining, and screeding.
• Applying solid plastering (wet finishes) and dry plastering (fixing plasterboard) depending on project requirements.
• Measuring and cutting plasterboard and fitting it into place using adhesive or mechanical fixings.
• Repairing damaged or cracked plaster surfaces and matching textures to existing finishes.
• Installing beading, mesh, and corner tapes to reinforce plaster edges and joints.
• Working on scaffolding, stilts, or ladders to reach elevated surfaces safely.
• Ensuring plastering works meet building regulations and company quality standards.
• Cleaning tools, maintaining equipment, and keeping a tidy work area on-site.