Multiskilled Plasterer

Bury Council; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme (Your Ca

Employee Volunteering Policy

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking a Multiskilled Plasterer (Housing Repairs) to join the Housing Repairs Direct Works team. You will deliver responsive repairs, planned works, voids and refurbishment across council properties, combining strong technical skills with excellent customer care.

The role is 37 hours per week, based at various locations across the borough, and requires participation in the out-of-hours call-out rota. A driving licence and relevant plastering qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in plastering or time-served apprenticeship and substantial industry experience.
• Experience in building industry and carrying out multi-skilled tasks.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures in operational/high-risk environments.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency repairs rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-skilled plastering tasks across housing repairs, voids and refurbishment projects.
• Work in a hands-on role with high-quality workmanship and customer care.
• Maintain safety and quality standards across council properties.
• Complete work documentation and use ICT/mobile systems as required.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

IT literacy

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 plastering or Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Gas Safe

CSCS card

JIB

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.

Benefits of working for Bury Council

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