Benn Leacy
Widnes,Cheshire
Summary
Skilled tradesperson with expertise in wall tiling, solid plastering techniques, floor screeding, and damp course/insulation work. Demonstrates a strong ability to deliver high-quality finishes and ensure structural integrity in all projects. Committed to advancing career in construction by leveraging technical skills and attention to detail.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Plasterer
Self employed
Widnes, Cheshire
2025.09 - Current
- Assisted with estimating job costs based on material requirements and labour hours needed.
- Checked quality of work visually, maintaining high standards on all projects.
- Created decorative mouldings with traditional plastering methods.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship consistently across residential and commercial projects.
- Repaired cracks in existing plaster, ensuring seamless blending with surrounding areas.
- Mixed plaster compounds to correct consistency for application.
- Worked efficiently as part of a team, delivering projects on time and within scope.
- Prepared surfaces for plastering by cleaning and repairing damage.
- Achieved smooth finishes by applying plaster materials to walls and ceilings.
- Used hand tools such as trowels, floats and brushes expertly in the course of work.
Plasterer
Penny lane Builders
Liverpool , Merseyside
2011.06 - 2025.09
- Trained apprentices in trade skills to ensure continuity of craftsmanship.
- Repaired cracks in existing plaster, ensuring seamless blending with surrounding areas.
- Worked efficiently as part of a team, delivering projects on time and within scope.
- Utilised scaffolding and ladders to reach high surfaces for plastering.
- Used hand tools such as trowels, floats and brushes expertly in the course of work.
- Checked quality of work visually, maintaining high standards on all projects.
- Followed blueprints accurately while installing or repairing structures.
- Kept work area clean, minimising dust and debris accumulation during tasks.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship consistently across residential and commercial projects.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed at all times during project completion.
- Assisted with estimating job costs based on material requirements and labour hours needed.
- Prepared surfaces for plastering by cleaning and repairing damage.
Education
NVQ level 1&2 in plastering - Construction industry
St Helens College
St. Helens 09/2010 - 07/2012
Skills
- wall tiling
- Solid plastering techniques
- Floor screeding
- Damp course/insulation work
Timeline
Plasterer
Self employed
2025.09 - Current
Plasterer
Penny lane Builders
2011.06 - 2025.09
NVQ level 1&2 in plastering - Construction industry
St Helens College
09/2010 - 07/2012