Recent content by johnr

Aright Ben. Not at all will i mistake it for a job offer. In all honesty im just curious about getting out with an experienced plasterer to see the daily routine. I might realise its not for me. As for the donkey work thats what i expected anyway and certainly wont let you down in that part. Ill...

Hi Brp. As you can see im working from Mon-Wed every week. All week this week. Would it be possible for you to give me a trial one of the days later on next week free labour just to get involved and you can take a look at me as well.

yes mate ive got a red plastering trainee card. No im not registered self employed due to my current employment.

cheers Danny. Yes Clemo most of the plastering jobs ive done on my own so far outside of college have been an absolute struggle for me but have somehow managed to pull it of to a decent standard anyway. To be fair though mate plastering aint the only bxxxxxd of a job. The job im doing now in a...

Im well passed that stage mate. Im up and out the house at 6am most mornings on my way to work to be in for 7. Im in work tomoz as well doing extra days whilst im trying to get on with a plasterer but my gaffer knows my situation and is happy for me to do mon-wed for him. I travel 45mins each...

Im in West Bromwich mate but bought me a diesel estate a few weeks back purposely for travelling hoping to get on with someone who will show me the ropes. Got me a part time job to pay for my travelling expenses as well as my living. So the circumstances perfect for me at the moment. Im in no...

Cheers Plasterman. If you ever need a bit of free labour on the odd day or two on a thurs or fri i would be grateful just to gain some experience of ya. Just keep me mind mate.

Cheers lads. I know what your saying about the age thing but im a fit and healthy guy and aint scared of hard work. Plenty years left in me yet. Plus with age comes common sense,reliability and more aware of health and safety issues plus good manners. Im prepared to work for small money for a...

Anyone looking for a plasterers labourer/improver. got my level 1 and 2 diploma in plastering which i completed last year. got my own transport and tools. Im 39 from West Midlands area. Im working in a pallet yard mon-wed at the moment so will be available thurs-fri for a trial maybe leading to...

I know what your saying Kitchy. Been working in pallet yards for the last 15 years handballing and repairing pallets. When i get home im knackered and every morning feel like someone has kicked the crap out of me only to go and do it all over again. For crap money as well. Cant see it being much...

Cheers lads. Ive definately learnt a hell of a lot on my own but also picking up bad habits when trying to improve and speed up. Whoever gives me a chance will get a hard worker with common sense and willing to learn. Im a bit quiet at first but in no time become one of the lads who likes good...

Hi lads. Anyone looking for a plasterers labourer/improver. West Midlands area. Willing to travel a reasonable distance. Ive got my level 1 and 2 plastering diploma gained last year at Walsall college. Im currently working in a pallet yard mon-wed part time. So im looking to work with a more...

I was advised at college that nails werent used anymore exspecially for ceilings. Its only small peices where they have knocked a cupboard out in the bathroom and want it boarding out around an obstacle where the stairs run underneath. Plus a thin strip in the ceiling. Then overskim.

Cheers Clemo :) . Luckily i do have common sense.

Alright lads. Just a quick question. Ive got to nail or screw a bit of 9.5mm plasterboard on some timber at my mates house and then skim over it. Not a big job gladly. At college we just used normal nails to save on cost. Was told textbook to use galvanised or zink. Went in Wikes today and the...