Plasterer

Places for People; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with fuel card

35 days annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Pension with matched contributions up{

Bonus scheme up to 2%

Death in Service

Sick pay

Tools, uniform, PPE provided

Job summary

Places for People in the United Kingdom is hiring a qualified plasterer to maintain and repair domestic and communal properties. You will travel between sites in a company van, deliver quality plastering work to high standards, and engage with customers in their homes.

The role offers a structured schedule, clear health and safety guidelines, and opportunities to develop with the team. DBS checked, driving licence required, and base within the advertised patch.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds in Plastering.
• Experience working as a plasterer, ideally within social housing or domestic properties.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Based within the advertised postcode.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out plastering repairs across domestic properties and communal areas.
• Completing general plastering work in line with specifications and supervisor instructions.
• Conducting pre and post inspections and recording outcomes.
• Working to specifications and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Collaborating with supervisors, schedulers, and wider teams to meet deadlines.
• Recording work activity and completing required documentation.
• Supporting apprentices and contributing to team performance and KPIs.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience as plasterer

Education

NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds in Plastering

Additional Level 2 trade qualification

Job description

We're hiring a qualified Plasterer, offering a company van and consistent work within your Community. Places for People is one of the UK's largest housing providers and is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 50 Best Workplaces. We are committed to creating inclusive Communities and improving Customers' lives. You'll be working locally, making a real difference to People's homes and the neighbourhoods we operate in.

What you'll get

• Use of a company van with fuel card
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell leave
• Overtime opportunities available
• Core working hours of 08:00-16:30 Monday-Friday
• Tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and PPE provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Permanent, secure employment
• Consistent workload within your dedicated area
• A bonus scheme for all Colleagues at up to 2%
• Death in Service benefit
• Sick pay

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out plastering repairs across domestic properties and communal areas
• Completing general plastering work in line with specifications and supervisor instructions
• Conducting pre and post inspections and recording outcomes
• Working to specifications and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
• Collaborating with supervisors, schedulers, and wider teams to meet deadlines
• Recording work activity and completing required documentation
• Supporting apprentices and contributing to team performance and KPIs

What your day looks like

• A structured schedule covering repairs and maintenance work
• Travelling between jobs in your company van
• Working independently or with a team of other tradespeople
• Engaging directly with Customers in their homes
• Completing work efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance standards

Where you'll work You will be working across:

• Occupied homes
• Empty (void) properties
• Communal areas within housing schemes
• Environments involving vulnerable Customers,

Important information

This role will require a Basic DBS check You may be required to work across surrounding areas

Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

• NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds in Plastering
• Experience working as a Plasterer, ideally within social housing or domestic properties
• Full UK driving licence
• Due to the area this patch covers, you will need to be based within the advertised postcode

Nice to have (not essential)

• Experience supervising or mentoring apprentices
• Additional Level 2 trade qualification