Plasterer

Mears; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks (Mears Rewards)

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Mears is seeking a skilled plasterer to join our responsive repairs team in Rainham, London. You will deliver high-quality plastering work in social housing, handling patch repairs, skims, ceilings, and make-good tasks in residents’ homes.

You’ll work independently with a strong focus on quality and safety. The role offers a full-time permanent contract, a company van and fuel card, and a 42.5 hour week Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven plastering experience delivering repairs and finishes in occupied spaces.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively.

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 and ceilings, including patchwork and full re-plastering.
• Apply full skim coats to walls/ceilings as needed.
• Make good around door frames, windows and sockets.

Skills

Plasterer experience

Driving licence (UK)

Independent worker

Problem solving

Customer service in homes

Job description

Annual salary: up to £35,385.84

Plasterer

Location: London - Rainham

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £35,385.84 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

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

About the role:

We're looking for a skilled and reliable Plasterer to join our growing team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Rainham . This is a hands-on role focused on delivering high-quality plastering repairs and finishes in occupied social housing properties. The successful candidate will possess good time keeping and organisational skills.

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

Role Criteria:

• Proven experience 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
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work

Benefits we can offer you.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

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.

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.