Plasterer in Bristol

We are looking for a Plasterer to work in Bristol and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will work on own initiative as a mobile operative, arranging and communicating daily with customers, administration staff and technical managers by telephone, email, and PDA applications. You will deliver high-quality plastering and finishing works on social housing properties, ensuring work meets industry standards, safety regulations, and tenant satisfaction. The role also involves repairing and maintaining plastered surfaces in existing properties and helping ensure homes are in good condition for tenants.

Responsibilities

• Apply plaster to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces in both new builds and refurbished social housing properties.
• Work with various plaster types (e.g., skim plaster, render, cement-based plaster) according to project requirements.
• Smooth, level, and finish surfaces to ensure a high-quality and durable finish.
• Prepare and mix plastering materials to the right consistency.
• Perform plaster repairs on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces in existing social housing properties.
• Fill cracks, holes, and imperfections, restoring surfaces to a high standard.
• Ensure repair work complies with building regulations and social housing standards.
• Prepare surfaces for plastering, including cleaning, sanding, and priming to ensure strong adhesion.
• Install bonding agents, backer boards, or other preparation materials where needed.
• Follow all health and safety regulations to ensure safe working conditions.
• Consider tenants’ needs, minimize disruptions, and maintain clean work areas.
• Communicate effectively with tenants and property managers to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring tenants are satisfied with the work completed.
• Conduct final checks on completed work to ensure it meets client specifications and health and safety regulations.

You Will Need

• Proven experience as a plasterer in a trade environment.
• Experience in social housing projects or residential properties, including both new builds and refurbishments.
• Ability to work with different plastering materials and techniques (e.g., skimming, rendering, patching).
• Experience with repairs and maintenance of plaster surfaces.
• Strong plastering skills, including applying and finishing plaster.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and mix plaster to the correct specifications.
• Good eye for detail and high-quality finish.
• Strong time management skills to ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines.
• Completed a plastering apprenticeship or relevant vocational training program.

We Will Provide

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary up to £16.50 starting salary – DOE.
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes (holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions).
• Company van + fuel card.
• Tool voucher – annual allowance to purchase tools.
• Wellbeing resources and counselling services.
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform.
• Enhanced family leave provisions.
• Recognition initiatives and awards.

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.