Interior Systems Apprentice

Start your career in plastering with a apprenticeship working on real domestic projects across Plymouth and the surrounding areas. You'll learn essential skills such as surface preparation, boarding, skimming, and repair work while working alongside experienced tradespeople. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn.

What you'll do

• Prepare work areas and protect surfaces
• Mix plaster
• Apply plaster to walls and ceilings
• Help install plasterboard
• Smooth and finish surfaces
• Carry tools and materials
• Clean tools and keep the site tidy
• Work with experienced plasterers
• Follow health and safety policies

Training

Interior Systems Installer Level 2.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard. College sessions will run weekly at the Skills group.

After the apprenticeship

On completion of your Level 2 Apprenticeship with Mark Jones, an opportunity to apply for a full-time post may be offered to the right learner.

Alternatively, you could go on to complete your Level 3 in Qualification or go on to be self-employed and start your own company.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Patience
• Physical fitness

About the employer

With over 20 years of experience, Mark Jones Plastering delivers high-quality work across all areas of interior plastering systems, along with a wide range of general maintenance services. Mark has successfully trained and supported a number of apprentices over the years, many of whom have gone on to build strong careers in the trade. He takes pride in closely mentoring apprentices, providing guidance, training, and ongoing support to help them develop their skills and confidence in a professional working environment.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Interior systems installer (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 38 hours a week. Working week: Your working week will be 4 days per week with SMS Drywall, from 8.00am - 4.00pm. Your apprenticeship training provider will be Skills Group, and you will be required to attend 1 day per week.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,808 a year
• Other locations: Plymouth, PL7 5BG