Apprentice Plasterer

1w1 week ago

Fife Council

GB · Temporary · £16,180 – £27,500

About this role

Fife Council offers an Apprentice Plasterer position, temporary until August 2030, starting Monday 03 August 2026. This 36 hours per week role suits those entering the building trades. Applications close Wednesday 04 February 2026, with skills tests from 16 March to 03 April 2026.

Assist in preparing surfaces for plaster application, mixing materials, and applying plaster to walls and ceilings. Learn to smooth finishes using trowels and hawks under supervision. Support site tasks in council properties across Fife.

Join a team delivering construction maintenance for public buildings. Work at locations to be confirmed, following health and safety standards. Collaborate with experienced tradespeople on practical projects.

Progress through structured training with interviews between 20 April to 08 May 2026. Gain trade-specific skills over four years. Develop from basic assistance to advanced plastering techniques.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience of the plastering trade
Qualification grades or predicted grades included in supporting statement
Ability to outline how skills meet role criteria
Interest in construction and building trades
Physical ability for manual handling and working at heights
Understanding of basic health and safety in construction

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces by cleaning, hacking, and applying bonding agents
Mix plaster, render, and screed to required consistency
Apply plaster to walls and ceilings using trowel and hawk
Smooth and finish surfaces for level appearance
Assist in fixing plasterboard and coving
Support external rendering tasks
Use hand tools and equipment safely on site
Follow instructions from qualified plasterers

Benefits

Salary placing at 35% in year 1 (£16,180.97), 50% in year 2, 70% in year 3, 85% in year 4
36 hours per week working pattern
Temporary contract until August 2030
Structured skills test and interview process