Apprentice Plasterer

**Course title:** Plasterer (Level 2)

**Location:** Hammersmith & Fulham

**Contract Type:** Fixed Term Apprenticeship

**Salary:**

• **Age 16–18:** £7.96 per hour — 40 hours per week (including time at college)
• **Age 19–20:** £11.06 per hour — 42.5 hours per week (including time at college)
• **Age 21+:** £12.21 per hour (rising to £12.71 in April) — 42.5 hours per week (including time at college)

**Training provider:** You will join Mears Group in the week commencing 03/08/2026, and your apprenticeship course will begin in the week commencing 21/09/2026. The programme has an expected duration of approximately 24 months.

**About apprenticeships at Mears Group:** Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce. All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll 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.

Plastering is a core function within the construction sector especially in house building and refurbishments. As a plasterer you will have to learn about all the different products and understand how to manage a job which will be different depending on the materials you are using. You will be responsible for mixing and applying different kinds of plaster to inside walls and ceilings, working with dry lining, and putting protective coverings onto external walls such as pebble dashing to protect and waterproof buildings. Roles in plastering are physical in nature and may involve lifting and moving of equipment, working at height and will involve working inside and outside.

**The apprenticeship course will cover the following:**

• Identifying and confirming plastering requirements and components against a survey/job sheet/specification/drawings/CAD/BIM and in accordance with Building Regulations
• Preparing the site/work area (including access equipment when necessary), power and hand tools appropriate to the project
• Locate, handle, store, load, transport and position plastering materials and components safely, minimising damage so they are ready for application and where applicable, in accordance with Working at Height regulations
• Preparing background substrates for internal solid plastering, dry lining and external rendering
• Apply sealers and bonding agents to ensure plaster and render adhesion in line with the manufacturer’s instructions
• Identify and select appropriate plastering materials, modern pre-blended and loose plasters, renders and additives including compounds, fixings, performance plasterboards, reinforcements and beads to carry out the plastering work in line with specifications and manufacturers instructions
• Carrying out both internal and external plastering works

**What do you need to be a successful applicant:**

• GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above
• You will need to live within 1 hour of the Hammersmith & Fulham Branch
• The ability to travel to your college provider and to your branch when required
• A genuine desire to learn and develop strong technical knowledge, including the skills, technology, and safety procedures needed to carry out the full range of tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive customer and client relationships
• Please note due to the nature of the role, successful applicants must complete a basic maths and English assessment

**What you will get:**

• Tools, Chromebook, and uniform supplied
• An industry‑recognised qualification
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• £250 contribution towards driving lessons
• Annual Mears Fun Day - a company‑wide celebration as a thank‑you from the Executive Team
• Support from Mears Group Apprentice Ambassadors
• Apprenticeship events and reward trips
• Staff perks through Mears Rewards - including discounts on weekly groceries (up to 10%), holidays, eye‑test vouchers, ShareSave scheme, and more

**Application Process:**

• All applicants must submit their CV and complete the apprenticeship questionnaire via the Mears Careers website
• If shortlisted, you will be contacted to confirm whether you have been selected for the next stage - this may be an assessment centre or an individual interview
• Please note: as part of the selection process, you will be required to complete a basic maths and English test, similar to the assessments needed to join the college

Mears Group PLC is a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community well-being, Mears specialises in delivering housing solutions, maintenance services, and care support to a diverse client base. A career with Mears Group means putting people and customers at the heart of what you do, every day.

**All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.**

**Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.**

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.