At a Glance
- Tasks: Add finishing touches to buildings and master essential trades like plaster boarding and painting.
- Company: Join the British Army and work on exciting building projects worldwide.
- Benefits: Earn £27,282 a year, enjoy 30 days annual leave, and receive free medical care.
- Other info: Receive comprehensive training and enjoy a supportive environment with career progression.
- Why this job: Gain valuable skills and qualifications while travelling and experiencing military life.
- Qualifications: Must be aged 16.5 to 35.5 years with GCSEs in Maths, English, and one other subject.
The predicted salary is between 26334 - 27744 £ per year.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
The Army United Kingdom £27,282 a year (after training). Work on building projects around the world. As a full-time soldier, entry-level Plasterer in the British Army, you will:
- Add finishing touches to buildings including headquarters, hospitals and military bases.
- Master trades including plaster boarding, painting and tiling.
- Become an expert in skills like glazing and scaffolding.
- Carry out work on a variety of military and civilian projects.
- Study for qualifications including NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Building and Structural Finishing (Military Engineering).
To qualify, you must:
- Be between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months.
- Have a GCSE Grade A-C/9-5 or Scottish National 5 in Maths, English Language and one other subject.
- Be able to pass a basic fitness test.
Set yourself up for life. From the start of your training, you will earn £27,282 a year which will go up as you progress in your career. From your first day of training, you will be gaining transferable skills that could set you up for life. You do not need to know how to do the job before you get here, because we will give you all the training you need.
Step 1 is your initial military training teaching you how to be a soldier which will be basic military training if you are a Junior Soldier and adult basic training if you are a Regular Soldier. Step 2 will be 12 weeks at the Royal School of Military Engineering where you will learn military engineering skills including demolition and bridge building. Step 3 will be 24 weeks of technical training at the Royal School of Engineering learning about dry lining, painting, wall and floor tiling, planning and site safety.
You will also receive 30 days annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you are away on operations or training exercises, you will normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. You will even get to travel the world, taking part in the Army's adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love.
Get skills, get qualified, get confident.
Plasterer - no experience required in Westminster employer: Army
The British Army offers a unique opportunity for aspiring Plasterers to gain invaluable skills and qualifications while serving their country. With a supportive work culture that prioritises personal and professional growth, employees enjoy competitive salaries, extensive training, and benefits such as free medical care and generous leave. This role not only provides a pathway to a rewarding career but also the chance to travel and engage in adventurous training, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful employment.
