Plasterer

Mears Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Company pension

Commercial vehicle and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Recognition and long service awards

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a skilled Plasterer to join our responsive repairs team in Cambridge. This full-time permanent role focuses on domestic plastering repairs in occupied social housing, including patch repairs, skims, and making good after other trades.

You will work independently, maintain high quality finishes, and keep residents' homes clean and respectful. We require proven plastering experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to manage workloads and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic plastering and repairs.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service in occupied homes.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in occupied properties.
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings after leaks or other trades.
• Prepare surfaces and apply plaster, bonding, boarding, rendering and skimming.
• Repair damaged walls; patchwork and full re-plastering.
• Ensure a smooth, durable finish with proper site hygiene.
• Record job details and materials used using handheld devices.

Skills

Proven experience in domestic plaster링

Full UK driving licence

Ability to work independently

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Excellent customer service in occupied

Health and safety knowledge

Use handheld devices / job management

Willingness for out-of-hours rota

Job description

Annual Salary

Annual salary: up to £36,049.32

Location

Location: Cambridge

Contract

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Hours

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

About the role

We're looking for a skilled and dependable Plasterer to join our growing team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Cambridge. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering high-quality plastering repairs and finishes in occupied social housing properties. You'll be responsible for a range of tasks including patch repairs, full wall skims, ceiling works, and making good following other trades. Working in residents' homes requires a professional approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and respectful environment. With a steady flow of work and a strong focus on improving housing standards, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team that's making a real impact in the community. We're looking for someone experienced in domestic plastering, confident working independently, and committed to getting the job done right the first time.

Duties

• 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 requiredProvide high levels of customer care at all times
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures

Role Criteria

• 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

Benefits

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Pensions people 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period

Compliance & Eligibility

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

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