Apprentice Plasterer

APPRENTICE PLASTERER

Join Our Team as a Plastering Apprentice

Due to business growth, MJ's Plastering is excited to offer an apprenticeship opportunity for a motivated individual who has an interest in gaining "hands-on" work experience as a Plasterer.

As an apprentice, the primary responsibility in the position is to obtain the knowledge, skills, and competence through tertiary qualifications and on-the-job training.

MJ's Plastering is a well-established, medium-sized business, based on the Central Coast, servicing domestic and commercial clients.

The successful candidate will work alongside the director and other team members to provide quality workmanship and customer service to all clients.

We are seeking someone who is fresh to the industry, just starting out, or a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year apprentice who may be looking for another employer to take on their existing apprenticeship.

Local to the Central Coast region is essential.

The Role:

• Receive regular training as and when agreed in a training program, to understand and learn the trade.
• General assistance to the plasterer, including assisting with all types of plastering work, which will include assisting in determining job requirements, planning/configuring, installations, repairing and replacing.
• Assisting our plasterers in new construction/build, managing repairs to existing buildings, repairs/creation of architectural details, using a variety of industry standard materials.
• Assisting in general plastering work and preparation as directed.
• As directed by the Line manager, to assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, unloading and checking deliveries.
• Undertaking tasks to assist our team of plasterers generally.
• Receive training so that you can assist with identifying hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes, law, working practices, and health and safety.
• Liaising with line manager and other site workers and performing jobs as and when they are required, in accordance with contract/agreed requirements and within agreed time limits.
• Working using your own initiative within agreed roles – do not wait to be asked
• Ensure compliance to agreed codes, legislation, and procedures, including health and safety.
• Maintain accurate worksheets and records/documentation associated with your work.
• Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the organisation and/or its clients/customers, or which you think may affect health and safety to the Line Manager.
• Contribute towards the smooth running of the team.
• Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures, including those relating to hygiene, respect for other team members, time keeping and flexibility.
• From time to time, you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role.
• Responsible for your allocated workload. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.

About you:

• Must hold White Card
• Reliable
• Thorough, with exceptional attention to detail
• Must be able to make your own way to and from jobs
• Keen willingness to learn
• Trustworthy with a great attitude
• Ability to learn IT software required to complete jobs
• Ability to work well with others
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to use your initiative
• Ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure

What we can offer you:

• Positive and friendly work environment with family-oriented culture.
• Opportunity for progression within the role.

How to Apply: If you're ready to kickstart your career in a dynamic and growing industry, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role to the link below or contact us directly at

MJ's Plastering values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We look forward to welcoming passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our team's success