Plastering Technician

Role Overview

This permanent position based in the North West offers an opportunity to support plastering education within a workshop environment. The role focuses on providing hands-on and technical assistance to create a well-maintained, safe, and effective learning space for students developing their plastering skills. Working closely with lecturers and assessors, the technician will ensure that all materials, tools, and equipment are ready for each practical session, enabling learners to practice safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare necessary materials, tools, and equipment before practical plastering classes.
• Maintain the workshop’s cleanliness, order, and adherence to safety standards.
• Assist lecturers and assessors during demonstrations and student activities.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of materials and consumables.
• Ensure proper maintenance, storage, and accountability of all tools and equipment.
• Support compliance with health and safety regulations within the workshop.

Qualifications and Experience

• Robust vocational background in plastering gained through practical trade experience.
• Relevant trade qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds in Plastering.
• Strong practical skills combined with a detailed understanding of safe working procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team supporting both learners and teaching personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in educational or training environments, such as colleges.
• Possession or willingness to pursue a teaching or assessing qualification.

Additional Information

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment agency. Candidates not perfectly matched to this role are encouraged to submit their resumes for alternative opportunities. The company adheres strictly to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults policies, requiring satisfactory vetting including right to work checks and, where applicable, enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) clearances. Equal opportunity employment principles are upheld, and applicants’ data will be processed in accordance with privacy guidelines.