Posted: 10 June 2026
Daniel’s route into plastering took a very different path. After returning from America, he held supervisory and management roles in factories before travelling across Australia, where he dipped into work as a labourer and first discovered plastering.
Back in Liverpool, Daniel continued building his experience on site with a leading property developer. When apprenticeship opportunities with HMS opened up, he knew it was the ideal next step for his career.
“I’ve always had a strong attention to detail and take real pride in making things neat. I know trades can be messy, but for me it’s all about achieving that clean, high-quality finish. That’s what drew me to plastering – it matched my mindset and made me realise it was the career I wanted to pursue.”
Starting an apprenticeship at 33 came with personal challenges, but Daniel stayed focused on his long-term goals.
“Making the decision wasn’t easy, especially when you have financial responsibilities, but it’s the best choice I could have made. An apprenticeship is a real opportunity to build your future career. Keeping that end goal in sight is what made it all worthwhile in the end.”
During his apprenticeship, Daniel gained valuable experience working in tenants’ homes before going on to focus on void properties, helping to bring them back up to standard ready for new tenants.
“It’s rewarding to see the finished result, knowing you’ve played a part in transforming a house into a home for people who need it most.”
Daniel credits the apprenticeship programme – and the trust shown by HMS – as key to his progress.
“As an apprentice, I was trusted to manage jobs independently – going in, setting up and delivering work to a high standard. That trust means a lot. I’ve learnt so much from the people around me, and achieving my qualification early makes me really proud – not just for myself, but as a way of thanking everyone who has supported me.”