Jack Hills
Stowmarket ,Suffolk
Summary
Plasterer skilled in a variety of plastering techniques, including plasterboarding, skimming, and rendering. Operates hand and power tools to achieve high-quality finishes while adhering to health and safety regulations. Adapts quickly to new materials and industry innovations for optimal project outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Plasterer
Self employed
Stowmarket, Suffolk
03.2006 - 10.2025
- Maintained clean workspaces during and after project completion.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to mix and apply plaster efficiently.
- Carried out plasterboarding, re-boarding and skimming ceilings while practicing high standards of workmanship.
- Followed health and safety guidelines strictly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Skimmed walls and ceilings to a fine finish ready for painting or wallpapering.
- Mixed plaster and render to the correct consistency for a range of different applications.
- Measured, cut, and installed metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
- Prepared materials and work area according to design and specification documents.
- Utilised stilts, ladders, and scaffolding to access hard-to-reach areas safely.
- Prepared surfaces for plastering by sanding down and levelling off uneven areas.
- Wore appropriate clothing and PPE specific to tasks, complying with relevant health and safety regulations.
- Liaised with clients throughout projects to ensure satisfaction with outcomes.
- Provided detailed quotes for plastering work, including time and material estimates.
- Mixed plaster to proper consistency before application.
- Assessed walls and ceilings before plastering for cracks, chips and marks needing repair.
- Applied plaster and cement mixtures to walls and ceilings for property maintenance and renewal.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to coordinate on larger renovation projects.
- Applied wet finishes to walls and ceilings to achieve desired looks.
- Adapted quickly to new plastering products and techniques in the industry.
- Hacked off, dubbed out and skimmed existing wall and ceilings, preparing work suffices.
- Conducted thorough examinations and primed surfaces before plastering.
- Prepared wall surfaces by removing existing coverings and leveling surfaces with precision.
- Assessed walls and ceilings to calculate costs, equipment and materials requirements and provide accurate quotes to clients.
- Completed coating, screeding and wall straightening, adapting to needs of specific project.
- Conducted dry lining tasks to fix internal plasterboards and wallboard partitions based on project specifications.
Skills
Floor screed
Horsehair and lime
Silicone render
Sand and cement render
Plasterboarding
Timeline
Plasterer
Self employed
03.2006 - 10.2025