Multiskilled Plasterer

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking a Multi Skilled Plasterer to join the Housing Repairs Direct Works team. You will carry out responsive repairs, planned works, voids and refurbishment across council properties, delivering quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

This hands-on role requires an NVQ Level 2 plastering or time-served apprenticeship, a full driving licence, and the ability to work with minimal supervision and using mobile ICT systems.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 plastering or time-served plastering apprenticeship.
• Substantial industry experience in plastering and multi-skilled tasks.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures in high‑risk environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and focus on customer service.
• Full, valid driving licence and ability to work off-site across the borough.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive repairs, planned works, voids and refurbishment across council properties.
• Maintain quality workmanship with strong safety standards.
• Complete work documentation and use ICT/mobile systems on site.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in plastering

Time-served plastering apprenticeship

Building industry experience

Safe working procedures

Customer-focused communication

Driving licence

ICT / mobile systems usage

Out-of-hours availability

Gas Safe / CSCS / JIB (desirable)

CPC / tachograph (desirable)

Education

NVQ Level 2 diploma in plastering

Time-served plastering apprenticeship

Job description

About the role

Multi Skilled Plasterer (Housing Repairs) Helping keep homes safe, and running smoothly

Join our trusted Direct Works team and make a visible difference to residents every day. Working alongside skilled colleagues who put quality and safety first, you’ll deliver a varied mix of responsive repairs, planned works, voids and refurbishment across council properties. This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same combining strong technical standards with first-class customer care.

• Hours: 37 per week
• Grade: 9
• Location: Various locations across the borough
• Service requirement: Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota
• Team: Housing Repairs Direct Works
• Reports to: Repairs Supervisor

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 2 diploma in plastering or Time‑served plastering apprenticeship and substantial industry experience
• Experience in the building industry and in carrying out multi‑skilled tasks
• Knowledge of safe working procedures in operational/high‑risk environments
• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused approach
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritise workloads and complete work documentation
• Confident using ICT/mobile systems (e.g., PDA/iPad)
• Full, valid driving licence
• Willingness to take part in the out‑of‑hours emergency repairs rota
• Ideally (but not essential), you’ll have:
  • Gas Safe, CSCS card and/or JIB membership
  • Understanding of wider council property maintenance (housing, flats, schools and public buildings)
  • CPC and tachograph licence (when driving 7.5 tonnes)

Why join us

• Make a direct, positive impact in the local community
• Generous annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing by a further 5 days after 5 years’ continuous local government service
• Flexible working options (where service allows)
• Training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (Your Care) to support health and wellbeing
• Employee Volunteering Policy
• Diversity-related employee groups

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Benefits of working for Bury Council

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community.

Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.