Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
Apprentice Plasterer
Apprenticeship to train as a plasterer, mixing/applying plaster and learning trade skills.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a plasterer you will learn about a range of products and manage jobs that vary with the materials used. Responsibilities include mixing and applying plaster to walls and ceilings, working with dry‑lining, and applying protective external finishes such as pebble dashing. The role is physically demanding, involving lifting, working at height, and both indoor and outdoor tasks. The apprenticeship curriculum covers developing good working relationships, complying with health, safety and welfare standards, applying solid plaster to various backgrounds and complex surfaces, producing external rendering finishes, and installing mechanically fixed plasterboard. • Participation in the annual Mears Fun Day event.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸plaster mixing
- ▸plaster application
- ▸dry‑lining
- ▸external finishes
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸plasterboard install
What You Bring
Successful candidates will have the potential to work at SCQF Level 6/7, strong communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain good customer relationships. A pre‑employment assessment and interview will be undertaken. Candidates must live within a North Lanarkshire postcode and be able to travel independently. Mears brings 30 years of experience in repairs and maintenance, handling over 6,000 daily repairs across more than one million homes. The four‑year apprenticeship combines paid work with formal training, allowing you to earn while you learn alongside skilled tradespeople. The company seeks individuals with integrity, self‑reliance, motivation, problem‑solving abilities and pride in their work. All roles require the right to work in the UK; Mears does not sponsor visas. To drive a Mears vehicle you must be over 21, have held your licence for at least three months, and have fewer than nine penalty points. Background, identity and security checks are completed before employment begins.
Requirements
- ▸scqf level
- ▸communication
- ▸customer relations
- ▸apprenticeship
- ▸problem solving
- ▸driving licence
Benefits
Apprenticeships are central to Mears’ philosophy, helping develop the next generation of its workforce. All apprentices are paid for normal working hours and college attendance, and they gain real‑life experience by working in customers’ homes, community projects, and delivering customer‑focused services. Whether fresh out of school or seeking a career change, the programme provides a solid foundation for future growth. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports work‑life balance and professional development. • Chromebook provided to support your studies. • Funding for your first set of work tools. • Access to staff discounts on groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers and a share‑save scheme. • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
Work Environment
Onsite
Interview Process
-pre-employment assessment -interview