Plasterer

Together Housing Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for personal use

27 days holiday (rising to 32)

Bank holidays

Flexible working environment

Cycle to work / benefits

Job summary

Together Housing Group is seeking a Plasterer to join our Responsive Repairs team. You will undertake plastering repairs in tenanted properties across the Pendle district (Colne, Brierfield, Nelson, Barnoldswick) and aim for first-time repairs with high workmanship standards.

You will need a full UK driving licence and plastering qualifications. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday, a company van, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the Pendle district.
• Literacy and numeracy skills to accurately complete job tickets and timesheets.
• Experience in plastering and related building disciplines.
• Commitment to providing a productive, high quality and reliable service.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its impact on repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering repairs to tenanted properties in line with tickets, slots and drawings.
• Aim to complete a repair in one visit wherever possible with right first time workmanship.
• Keep required records, including measurements and materials quantities.
• Protect tenants' furniture and belongings; maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Carry out risk assessments prior to starting work and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Full driving license

Literacy & numeracy

Education

City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate in plastering

NVQ Level 2 or higher in plastering

Job description

We are currently seeking a Plastere r to join our Responsive Repairs team. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out plastering repairs, ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales. Your expertise will be key in maximizing efficiency by utilizing your skills to complete tasks in a single visit wherever possible to a satisfactory standard.

You will be covering the Pendle district, working across areas such as Colne, Brierfield, Nelson, and Barnoldswick.

Together Housing Group

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group

Outline of key responsibilities for the Plasterer

• To carry out all types of plastering repairs to tenanted properties in accordance with job tickets, opti-time appointment slots, specifications and contract drawings, to good practice, Building Regulations etc as appropriate and applicable.
• To carry out work with an ethos of "Right First Time" always completing a repair where practicable in one visit, with good quality workmanship and good standard of performance.
• To keep records such as required by either paper or electronic equivalent version, as required.
• Will be required to undertake measurement and quantification and procure materials requirements.
• To carry out all work with a high regard to customer care and customer satisfaction including ensuring that work is carried out protecting tenants furniture and belongings as appropriate through the use dustsheets etc, cleaning up afterwards, being polite friendly and helpful at all times and liaising with customers in a caring and sympathetic manner.
• To carry out appropriate risk assessments prior to commencement of work.
• Ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to protect the health, safety and welfare of you, tenants, work colleagues and members of the public.

We are looking for someone who has

• A full manual UK driving license
• City and Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate in plastering or equivalent NVQ Level2 or higher (Desirable)
• Experience of working competently in all disciplines normally expected of a qualified plasterer along with other associated building disciplines as required and as appropriate
• A commitment to providing a productive, high quality and reliable service
• Literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to accurately and comprehensively complete job tickets, time sheets and other associated information.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and how it impacts on the way building repairs are carried out.

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Plasterer role

• Starting salary of £33,758
• Annual pay scale increase
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service)
• + bank holidays
• Company van available for personal use
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies

Working hours

You will work a total of 37 hours per week, scheduled between 08:00 and 19:30 across any five days from Monday to Saturday. The exact schedule will depend on business needs at the time. However, to give an idea, a typical working week may be Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 15:30. Please note that this is subject to change based on business requirements. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.

Benefits and Support

A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice. We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability. To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link.