Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities, sales organizations in over 90 countries, and 40,000 employees worldwide, the Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Knauf Linings is the Australian new build residential supply and install services arm of Knauf Gypsum’s plasterboard business on the east coast of Australia, providing project management services for builders through a geographically distributed team of area managers and project coordinators.

Currently operating in SEQ, NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS, Knauf Linings QLD installs plasterboard into over 2,000 houses per year, with customers ranging from some of Australia’s largest builders to small builders who construct fewer than 50 homes per year.

What we are looking for:

Knauf is looking to engage experienced Maintenance Plasterers as subcontractors to support increased service demand across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. These subcontractor roles will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional maintenance services for a wide range of residential projects across QLD.

About the work:

• Measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning plasterboard, and securing them to walls and ceilings
• Plumbing and straightening corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces  
• Pre paint touch ups 
• Installing expansion joints to walls and ceilings
• Hole patching and pre for paint   
• Contracted rates for pre paints   

About you:

• Must have your own company and/or ABN to undertake subcontractor work
• Must have public liability insurance and personal indemnity insurance
• Proven experience undertaking maintenance plastering, preferably with 5 years’ experience  
• Knowledge of fixing, setting and cornicing  
• Understanding of HSE requirements and ability to undertake safety activities on residential building sites
• Strong work ethic, professionalism and punctuality

Why work with Knauf?

• Competitive industry rates
• Safe working environment with a market leading safety focused company
• Twice weekly pay cycle and GST registered entities are eligible for Reciprocal tax invoices to limit paperwork (also paid twice weekly)
• Contribute to the continued growth of Knauf Linings QLD, the market leader in the supply and install industry

If you are interested, please contact David on 0401 892 036 or david.bariesheff@knauf.com