Renderer (Solid Plaster)

Position: Renderer (Solid Plasterer)

Type: Full time, 38 hours per week

Employer: Bright Builders Group Australia Pty Ltd

Location: Manor Lakes VIC 3024

Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation

About the Business

Bright Builders Group Australia Pty Ltd is a building and construction business based in Manor Lakes, in Melbourne’s west. The business delivers building works across a range of project sites, and its work depends on sound trade skills, careful preparation and finishes that stand up to inspection. It operates as a small, closely run team led directly by its director, which means each tradesperson’s work is visible and valued, and communication on site is direct. The business places importance on quality workmanship, reliability, safe work practices and leaving every site clean and ready for the next trade.

About the Position

The Renderer (Solid Plasterer) is responsible for applying protective and decorative coverings of plaster, cement and render to the interior and exterior surfaces of the structures the business builds and finishes. Reporting to the Director, the successful applicant will work across project sites that change as jobs progress. They will take each surface from preparation to final finish, so that walls and other surfaces are true, durable and presented to the standard the business promises its clients.

Key Responsibilities

Apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement, render and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures.

Clean and prepare surfaces before application, including removing loose material, dampening and applying bonding agents.

Measure and mix plaster, cement and render to the correct consistency for the surface and conditions.

Apply, level and smooth base and finishing coats using trowels, floats, straight edges and screeds.

Plumb and straighten corners, angles, reveals and wall surfaces.

Fix corner beads, control joints and other trims so that edges are straight and durable.

Create decorative textures and finishes in final coats as each job requires.

Check finished surfaces for evenness and defects, and repair or patch damaged plaster and render.

Set up, use and maintain hand tools, mixing equipment and access equipment safely.

Follow site safety requirements and keep work areas clean, protecting adjacent surfaces and fittings from damage.

Requirements

Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.

Certificate III in Solid Plastering.

At least one year of experience as a renderer or solid plasterer.

Sound technical skills in surface preparation, mixing, application and finishing of plaster, cement and render on internal and external surfaces, with the ability to read job instructions and measure and estimate materials accurately.

A current construction induction (White Card), a working knowledge of safe work practices on construction sites, and the ability to work at different project sites as jobs change.

Reliability, attention to detail, physical fitness for manual trade work, clear communication, and the ability to work independently and alongside other trades.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their resume, with a valid email address, through this online portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.