MICHAEL HARRISON

Left school in 2002, became an apprentice plasterer working for Sunny Bank on a self employed basis.

Throughout my career i have worked for some major house builders and gained a wealth of experience, some of which is listed below.

• Achieved smooth finishes by applying plaster materials to walls and ceilings.
• Prepared surfaces for plastering by cleaning and repairing damage.
• Created decorative mouldings with traditional plastering methods.
• Utilised scaffolding and ladders to reach high surfaces for plastering.
• Repaired cracks in existing plaster, ensuring seamless blending with surrounding areas.
• Mixed plaster compounds to correct consistency for application.
• Applied finishing coats of plaster to obtain desired texture and appearance.
• Checked quality of work visually, maintaining high standards on all projects.
• Worked efficiently as part of a team, delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Used hand tools such as trowels, floats and brushes expertly in the course of work.
• Ensured safety procedures were followed at all times during project completion.
• Kept work area clean, minimising dust and debris accumulation during tasks.
• Assisted with estimating job costs based on material requirements and labour hours needed.
• Collaborated closely with other tradesmen like electricians or plumbers whilst working on larger projects.
• Adapted quickly to new materials and techniques in the ever-evolving construction industry.
• Delivered high-quality workmanship consistently across residential and commercial projects.
• Followed blueprints accurately while installing or repairing structures.
• Managed inventory effectively, ensuring no delay due to lack of materials.
• Tackled complex restorations sensitively, preserving original features where possible.
• Patched damaged or cracked areas to maintain uniform surface.
• Planned and managed busy workload of projects and tasks with varying demands.
• Applied plaster and other trowelled materials to walls and other surfaces and finished to smooth condition.
• Mixed plaster ingredients in specified proportions.
• Cleaned and smoothed surfaces in preparation for plaster application.
• Mixed substances or compounds needed for each task to desired specifications.
• Solid plastered walls and ceilings for wet finish.
• Calculated materials needed for jobs and created accurate customer quotations.
• Dealt confidently with client queries in person when working in occupied domestic properties.
• Dry lined interior rooms with precision.
• Complied with health and safety regulations, using PPE to minimise risk of injury.
• Carried out routine tasks at heights.
• Created finished interior surfaces on walls and ceilings with singular or multiple coats of plaster.
• Adhered to health and safety procedures on construction sites.
• Followed job specifications to correctly measure, mark and cut plasterboard.
• Coordinated schedule with needs of cross-functional construction teams to carry out work in methodical manner.

Recently, in January 2024 i carried out my own project for Castlemead Ltd, involved all aspects of plastering from start to finish, working along side site managers, contract managers, quantity surveyors and HSE, as well as managing my own team of plasterers. This was a job of 20 timber framed housing units.