Plasterer

Knauf began as an idea from two brothers and has grown into a global industry leader spanning 90 countries, multiple brands, and with more than 41,500 employees worldwide. Through our people and state-of-the-art plants, we produce high-performing solutions ranging from drywall systems, plasters, and insulating materials to external thermal insulation composite systems.

About the role:

Knauf has an exciting new opportunity for a Plasterer to join the Knauf Linings team based in Pinkenba, QLD. Reporting to the contracting manager - QLD you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional plastering solutions for a wide range of commercial and residential projects across QLD.

This is a great opportunity to join our high performing business. We believe in strength through diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and fair working environment; encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal Australians, and people of all backgrounds and beliefs to apply for our positions.

Role responsibilities:

• Determining plasterboard layout
• Measuring, marking, cutting, lifting and positioning plasterboard and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens
• Preparing corner beads and securing them in position
• Fixing plaster and paper cornices, panel moldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
• Covering joints and screw fittings with wet plaster and sealing compounds and smoothing them using wet brushes and sandpaper
• Mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness
• Plumbing and straightening corners, angles and wall ceiling surfaces
• Creating decorative textures in finishing coats
• Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials

Candidate requirements:

• Strong knowledge of all aspects of plastering skills (5 years experience preferred)
• Commercial and residential building experience
• Experience with plastering and framing
• Experience with suspended ceilings, patching, sanding hanging sheets, stopping up, working with metal and timber frames
• Safety mindset and can do attitude
• Knowledge using various computer systems, apps & emails
• Understanding of HSE requirements

On offer:

• Excellent Salary offered (base + super)
• Yearly pay review
• 14-week Parental Leave
• High organic internal growth promoted within
• Annual base salary $77,000 - $85,000 depending on experience

Knauf values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of the recruitment process successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical and police clearance. Applicants must also have entitlements to work in Australia