Jason Smith
Hexham,Northumberland
Summary
Qualified Plasterer with a lot of experience working on domestic and commercial projects. Quick and accurate for high-quality results and finishes. Achieves tasks within target timeframes to maintain good site productivity. Hardworking, clean and confident team player with experience in all aspects of modern and traditional plastering techniques. heres the link for my plastering website https://smithcornice.co.uk
Completed tasks to specifications for safe, secure building works. Kept site areas clean and orderly for good safety standards. Enthusiastic individual with strong motivation and drive I work quickly and accurately to meet agreed standards. Physically fit to safely complete manual labour and lifting requirements.
Reliable, punctual and more than ready for the next job.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
self employed plasterer
smiths plastering
Hexham, Northumberland
11.2020 - Current
- Mixed substances or compounds needed for each task to desired specifications.
- Operated electric-powered tools, utilising proper safety precautions and personal protective equipment.
- Reviewed plastering processes, identifying problems and overcoming them which led to cost savings.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of plasterer duties.
- Completed a range of projects within the ornamental plastering field and plain plaster applications.
- Applied plaster and other trowelled materials to walls and other surfaces and finished to smooth condition.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills to meet organisational standards.
- Designed and completed fibreglass and silicone mould and model making.
- Maintained the highest standard of plaster application and removal in line with best practice guidelines.
- Undertook minor joinery, repointing and brickwork associated with plastering jobs.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment.
- Carried out responsive and planned repairs to occupied and void properties (domestic and commercial)
- Ran my own van and workshop, keeping organised and clean at all times.
- Sourced cost-effective materials and equipment, keeping projects within budgets.
plasterer / fibrous plasterer
Gordon Reardon
Carlisle, Cumbria
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Completed plastering apprenticeship and continued to work for my employer carrying out general plastering duties.
- mixing correct quantities of plaster required.
- applying plaster to multiple backgrounds.
- using chemical and mechanical keys to assist with adhering plaster.
- all aspects of internal plasterwork.
- limework.
- applying sand and cement to external backgrounds.
- running cornices in-situ and on a bench.
- fixing cornice in domestic properties.
- estimating times and prices.
- maintained organisation and safety standards in a plasterers workshop.
Plastering apprentice
Gordon Reardon
Carlisle , Cumbria
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Adjusted quickly to new environments, working confidently with minimal supervision.
- Attended necessary training and completed assessments.
- Completed related coursework on time and to high standard.
- Actioned feedback and constructive criticism, demonstrating improvement and commitment to learning.
- Engaged in team discussions, meetings and training.
- Leveraged resourceful problem-solving to manage minor challenges with minimal supervision.
- Applied feedback and constructive criticism to improve work performance.
- Prepared equipment and materials in alignment with project requirements.
- Followed all health and safety protocols.
- Carried out general labouring duties
- carried out some plastering duties.
Education
GCSEs -
William Howard School
BramptonCertificate of Higher Education - maths
Carlisle college
Carlisle Certificate of Higher Education - English
Carlisle College
Carlisle NVQ Level 2 - Plastering
Carlisle College
Carlisle, CumbriaSkills
- category B licence held for over ten years (also have my category c1e and c1 licence)
- Over 15 years plastering 3 of which I've been self employed within my own business (see website - https://smithcornicecouk)
- CSCS-certified
- dealing with customer enquiries and providing excellent customer service
- taking care in domestic properties, carrying out plastering duties to the highest standard
- site work (commercial)
- have been trusted to carry out work in prestigious buildings (corby castle - beaufront castle etc)
- worked alongside builders picking up bits of different trades along the way recently built a 2 story extension
- lath and plaster ceilings
- limework
- skimming
- excellent patchwork skills
- ornamental plastering
- dot and dab
- stud work
- sand and cement render
- bits of brickwork and pointing
- insulation work
- bonding work
- have worked with pva and green grit
- overboard ceilings
- produce and fix ceiling roses and cornices
- coving
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
self employed plasterer
smiths plastering
11.2020 - Current
plasterer / fibrous plasterer
Gordon Reardon
07.2016 - 10.2020
Plastering apprentice
Gordon Reardon
09.2012 - 08.2016
GCSEs -
William Howard School
Certificate of Higher Education - maths
Carlisle college
Certificate of Higher Education - English
Carlisle College
NVQ Level 2 - Plastering
Carlisle College
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