Cambridge Plasterer — Van & Fuel Card, Responsive Repairs

Mears Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mears Group in Cambridge is looking for a skilled plasterer to join our responsive repairs team, delivering plastering repairs and finishes in occupied social housing properties.

You will handle patch repairs, wall skims, ceiling works and make-good tasks, working independently with a professional approach and respect for residents’ homes. A full UK driving licence is required and the role involves 42.5 hours per week, 8-5, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plasterer position
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in occupied properties
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings following leaks, electrical work, or other trades
• Preparing surfaces and applying plaster, bonding, boarding, rendering, and skimming
• Repairing damaged walls and ceilings, including patchwork and full re-plastering
• Apply full skims to walls and ceilings where required
• Make good around door frames, windows, sockets, and pipework
• Prepare surfaces to ensure a smooth and durable finish
• Mix and apply plaster using appropriate tools and techniques
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, protecting residents’ belongings and flooring
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company standards
• Record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Work respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a professional and courteous manner
• Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency rota when required
• Provide high levels of customer care at all times
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures

Job description

Mears Group in Cambridge is looking for a skilled plasterer to join our responsive repairs team, delivering plastering repairs and finishes in occupied social housing properties.

You will handle patch repairs, wall skims, ceiling works and make-good tasks, working independently with a professional approach and respect for residents’ homes. A full UK driving licence is required and the role involves 42.5 hours per week, 8-5, Monday to Friday.