PLASTERER - HERITAGE RESTORATION PROJECTS
Location: Site based. Head Office in Danbury, Essex
Work Area: Essex and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Hours of Work: 42.5 hours/week
Salary: Dependent on experience
What we are looking for
Established over 145 years ago, Bakers of Danbury are a privately owned Essex based heritage building contractor with an excellent reputation for conservation expertise and quality. We work across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and Hertfordshire as well as into east, north and central London.
We are looking for a plasterer to join our Special Works Department, with the opportunity to develop specialist skills working on heritage, historic and listed buildings. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills while working on heritage, historic and listed buildings.
Plasterer Role
An eye for detail, a keen interest in building preservation and a pride in one’s work is essential. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop traditional plastering skills while gaining hands-on experience working alongside experienced craftsmen on a range of restoration and refurbishment projects.
The role will involve the following:
- Applying plaster finishes, including layer coats and skimming
- External renders
- Background preparations – metal and wooden lathes, carrier boards, plaster boards
- Setting up grounds, beads and drips etc
- Applying insulation materials etc
- Developing free-hand working to suit heritage situations
- Working with lime and chalk-based plasters and renders
Skills and Experience
- Time already worked in industry, including some experience of working with plaster finishes
- Available to travel to project sites; predominantly across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and Hertfordshire
- Knowledge and use of construction health and safety requirements
- Positive attitude, good communicator and a team player
The Special Works Department
The Bakers of Danbury Special Works Department works on a wide variety of projects involving the restoration and repair of historical buildings, listed properties and traditional homes. We work with both commercial and residential clients.
We are renowned for our high-quality work and skilled craftsmanship using materials and methods that focus on preserving properties and combine the traditional with modern techniques. The successful applicant will be working alongside other skilled craftsmen and tradesmen who are all highly valued members of our team.
Salary and Benefits
- A competitive salary with the opportunity for project related bonuses. Salaries are reviewed on an annual basis.
- 21 days annual leave plus 8 days addition of statutory bank holidays.
- Assistance with basic tools.
- Branded workwear and PPE.
- Auto enrolment into a company pension scheme
We are committed to the professional and personal development of all our staff by providing regular opportunities to undertake further training and personal development.
We promote a positive working environment and a great team spirit which we support through team building and social events throughout the year. We are a member of the Building Mental Health Charter.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for the position of Plasterer, please forward your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and your reason for applying for the role to info@bakersofdanbury.co.uk
Alternatively, please apply in writing to:
Managing Director, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QB.
