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Apprentice Plasterer

DERBY HOMES LIMITED

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Plasterer, to work alongside our experienced Repairs operatives in various teams. You will learn a range of skills and gain a great deal of on the job experience throughout your apprenticeship. You will be expected to attend college and achieve the Plasterer Level 2 apprenticeship qualification.

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Closing Date: 08-03-2026

Apprenticeship Summary

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04 a year

Working week

Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm

Expected duration

2 Years 6 Months

Possible start date

03-09-2026

Date posted

06-02-2026

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate

Reference number

2000013275

Positions

1

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Undertake a period of training to acquire the skills to be able to carry out Plastering work to the required standard
  • Solid plastering involves applying a range of plastering systems on to different background surfaces such as solid plain walls, walls with openings and returns, ceiling joists and partitions and beams using traditional and modern materials. Solid plasterers would work on site
  • In your daily work you will interact with other construction trades such as bricklayers, carpenters and also customers
  • Work within various Repair & maintenance teams & shadow other operatives
  • Complete a weekly timesheet and other paperwork associated with your role
  • At all times wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment relative to the task
  • To be responsible for the care, use & safety of the company’s vehicles, tools & equipment
  • Report all accidents and or hazardous occurrences

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying at Derby College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There is no guarantee of a permanent position at the end of the Apprenticeship. However, opportunities and vacancies will arise that Apprentices can apply for
  • As a Derby Homes employee, you will be able to apply for any vacancies advertised

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills Attention to detail Customer care skills Problem solving skills Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Interest in Plastering work

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

  • If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a Derby College email address lauren.stapleton@derby-college.ac.uk
  • Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply
  • We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications
  • In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply, please submit your application as early as possible

About the employer

Derby Homes Limited is an arm's length management organisation (ALMO) created by Derby City Council to manage, maintain and improve its council houses and estates. The organisation is non-profit making and it does not pay dividends to any shareholders.

It is 100% owned and controlled by Derby City Council. Our mission statement is "High quality services for people, homes and communities."

Employer

DERBY HOMES LIMITED

https://www.derbyhomes.org/

Address

839 London Road
Alvaston
Derby

Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Intermediate

Plasterer (level 2)