Multi-Trade Operative (Plasterer)

plymouthcommunityhomes; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure employment

Training & progression

Pension scheme

25 days leave

Holiday trading

Modern tools

Employee Assistance Programme

Flu vaccination

Cycle to Work

Volunteer days

Onsite gym

Team events

Job summary

Plymouth Community Homes is looking for a skilled plasterer to maintain and improve our housing stock across void and occupied properties. You will prepare surfaces, plaster walls and ceilings, and undertake multi-trade tasks as required.

You will join a team that values pride in workmanship, excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently with support from colleagues. This role offers long-term stability and career development.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in Plastering or a related wet trade.
• Holds an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade.
• Strong experience delivering high-quality plastering works.

Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces and carrying out plastering to walls and ceilings.
• Mixing, laying and finishing multi-finish plaster to a high standard.
• Taking down and replacing ceilings, reboarding and noggins where required.
• Dot and dab plaster boarding; rendering works including Tyrolean and roughcast finishes.
• Pebble dashing and patch repairs; wall and floor tiling including repairs.
• Support with other maintenance activities (basic plumbing, decorating, carpentry, minor masonry).
• Participate in out-of-hours service when required.

Skills

Plastering

Customer service

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship in Plastering or wet trade

NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade

Job description

Build a long-term career with an organisation that's growing and investing in its people.

If you take pride in your workmanship, enjoy variety in your day, and want to join an organisation that offers long-term stability and opportunities to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Plasterer within PCH, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and improving our housing stock, carrying out a wide range of plastering and associated multi-trade works across both void and occupied properties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing surfaces and carrying out all aspects of plastering to walls and ceilings
• Mixing, laying and finishing multi-finish plaster to a high standard
• Taking down and replacing ceilings, including reboarding and installing additional noggins where required
• Dot and dab plaster boarding
• Rendering works, including mortar finishes, Tyrolean and roughcast finishes
• Pebble dashing and patch repairs
• Wall and floor tiling, including full and patch repairs
• Supporting with other maintenance activities including basic plumbing, decorating, carpentry repairs and minor masonry works (removing stray )
• Participating in our out-of-hours service when required

No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to use and broaden your skillset while making a genuine difference to our customers' homes.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

We're looking for someone who:

• Has completed a recognised apprenticeship in Plastering or a related wet trade
• Holds an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
• Has strong experience delivering high-quality plastering works
• Takes pride in providing excellent customer service
• Is self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
• Is keen to continue developing their skills and career

About Plymouth Community Homes

We're Plymouth's largest social housing association, managing over 16,000 homes and providing housing to more than 35,000 people. With ambitious plans for growth and a strong commitment to quality, we're passionate about creating great homes and communities across the city.

Everything we do is built around our people, whether that's our customers or our colleagues. When you join us, you'll become part of an organisation that genuinely values your contribution and supports your success.

What we can offer you:

• Secure employment with Plymouth's largest housing association
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development and career progression
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday trading scheme
• Modern tools and smart technology to support your work
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling support
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Three volunteering days each year through our Make a Difference programme
• Free onsite gym and changing facilities
• A friendly, supportive team culture with regular social and charity events

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andy Withey, Repairs Manager on 07789924139

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.