Apprentice Plasterer in Coatbridge

Location: Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire

Contract Type: Fixed Term Apprenticeship

Salary: Nationally agreed apprentice pay rates, plus excellent company benefits. You will be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college.

Training Provider: CITB

Start Date: 3 August 2026 (Provisional)

Entry Criteria for roles: No formal qualifications required / Pre-apprenticeship / Potential to work towards SVQ level 6 & 7. Candidates will undertake a pre-employment assessment and interview. To be successful with your application you must live in a North Lanarkshire postcode.

About Apprenticeships

At Mears Group, apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce. 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. 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. You will learn about different products and how to manage a job which varies with materials. You will be responsible for mixing and applying plaster to inside walls and ceilings, working with dry lining, and applying protective coverings onto external walls. Roles in plastering are physical and may involve lifting and moving equipment, working at height, and working inside and outside.

The Apprenticeship Course Will Cover:

• 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 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 knowledge of the skills, technology and safety procedures required to carry out the full range of tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships
• You must live within a North Lanarkshire postcode and be able to independently travel to and from the branch

What Will I Learn Through the Apprenticeship Programme?

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:

• Access to our wide range of colleague benefits at Mears Group
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Chromebook provided to support your studies
• Tools – we will help fund your first set of work tools
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more

All our roles require candidates to have entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for more than 3 months, and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

Closing date for applications: 8 March 2026