Job description
Here's a great opportunity to join a very successful and well-established business, with full-time, permanent work in various locations in Ireland. Handy Lads Solutions Limited has contracts in Ireland, the UK and Europe and is growing rapidly.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Plasterer: You will be responsible for Surface Preparation, Mixing Plaster, Application, Smoothing and Finishing, Drying and Curing. The work will involve cleaning walls, removing old plaster, applying bonding agents, and sometimes installing mesh or lath to help the plaster adhere, combining materials like cement, lime, gypsum, or sand with water to get the right consistency, using tools like trowels and hawks to spread the plaster over walls or ceilings in layers, achieving a flawless surface by skimming, sanding, or polishing. Decorative finishes like textured plaster or Venetian plaster may also be added. Allowing time for each layer to dry properly to prevent cracking or warping. Fixing damaged plaster, filling holes or cracks, and blending new plaster with old surfaces.
· Painter: You will be responsible for Surface Preparation, choosing materials, application techniques, detailing and finishing, and cleanup & disposal. The work will involve cleaning walls, ceilings, or other surfaces, scraping off old paint, sanding rough areas, filling cracks or holes with putty or filler, applying primer to ensure paint adheres properly. Selecting the right type of paint (e.g. emulsion, enamel, oil-based, water-based). Picking finishes like matte, satin, gloss, or textured. Choosing brushes, rollers, or spray equipment depending on the job. Brushing, rolling, spraying and applying multiple coats for durability and even coverage. Touching up edges and corners, removing tape and cleaning up spills, inspecting for streaks, bubbles, or uneven patches, final polishing or protective coating if needed. Cleaning brushes and tools, safely disposing of leftover paint and materials, ventilating the area to remove fumes.
An ideal candidate can perform either of the above roles or both of them if required.
Requirements:
- Must hold Safe Pass and Manual Handling Certificate
- 6 months of experience as a plasterer/painter is preferred.
- You must be authorised to work in Ireland and have a PPS number.
Job Type: Full-time – 39 hours per week minimum.
Salary: Top rate of pay for the right candidate, starting from €34,000 per annum. (€16.77 per hour)
Location: Handy Lads Solutions Limited, Unit 5, Bridgeway Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford, Co Longford, N39 P8K8. ( You will be working on the projects at different locations in Ireland.)
Contact us if you are interested or have any questions.
Apply by email: info@handyladssolutions.ie
Job Posted: August 18th 2025 for 28 days