Plasterer

Build Recruitment Limited; Harrow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card

Unlimited Overtime

Call-Out Opportunities

23 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Plasterer for a permanent role across North West London social housing properties. You will perform responsive plastering repairs in occupied homes with a focus on quality workmanship and customer service.

You should have NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Plastering, strong repair skills, and a full UK driving licence. A company van, fuel card, and overtime opportunities accompany a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plasterer.
• Strong domestic plastering and repair skills.
• Experience working in occupied properties.
• Social housing / council / housing association experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of plastering repairs and maintenance.
• Patch and repair damaged plaster.
• Skim walls and ceilings.
• Prepare surfaces prior to plastering.
• Hacking off damaged or defective plaster.
• Make good walls and ceilings following repairs.
• Repair cracks, holes and water-damaged areas.
• Apply bonding, backing coats and finishing coats.
• Plasterboarding and making-good works.
• Complete repairs following damp, mould and water damage.
• Carry out minor rendering and external plastering works where required.
• Prepare surfaces for decoration.
• Complete responsive repairs within occupied properties.
• Diagnose repair requirements and identify suitable repair solutions.
• Carry out first-time fixes where possible.
• Complete jobs within required response times.
• Work safely and efficiently within residents' homes.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy.
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants and residents.
• Update job information and PDA records where required.
• Work independently while maintaining communication with the wider team.

Skills

Plasterer experience

Domestic plastering

Occupied properties

Social housing experience

Reactive maintenance knowledge

Problem diagnosis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Own tools

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Plastering

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Location: North West London
Salary: £36,000–£37,000 per annum – dependent on experience & qualifications
Company Van Fuel Card Provided
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Unlimited Overtime & Call-Out Available
23 Days Holiday Bank Holidays
Immediate / Quick Start Available

Experienced Plasterer Looking for a Permanent Opportunity?

Build Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Plasterer to join an established reactive maintenance team, carrying out plastering repairs and maintenance across social housing and council properties throughout North West London.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Plasterer looking for long-term job security, a permanent contract, company van, fuel card and plenty of overtime and call-out opportunities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a wide range of plastering and making-good works within occupied properties, working directly in tenants' homes and delivering a high standard of workmanship and customer service.

Working Area

The role will cover North West London, working across a local patch of social housing and council properties.

The Role – Plasterer

You will be responsible for carrying out responsive plastering repairs and day-to-day maintenance within occupied social housing and council properties.

The role will involve assessing repair requirements, preparing surfaces and completing plastering works efficiently, with a focus on quality workmanship and first-time fixes.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Carrying out all aspects of plastering repairs and maintenance
• Patching and repairing damaged plaster
• Skimming walls and ceilings
• Preparing surfaces prior to plastering
• Hacking off damaged or defective plaster
• Making good walls and ceilings following repairs
• Repairing cracks, holes and water-damaged areas
• Applying bonding, backing coats and finishing coats
• Plasterboarding and carrying out associated making-good works
• Completing repairs following damp, mould and water damage
• Carrying out minor rendering and external plastering works where required
• Preparing surfaces for decoration
• Completing responsive repairs within occupied properties
• Diagnosing repair requirements and identifying suitable repair solutions
• Carrying out first-time fixes wherever possible
• Completing jobs within required response times
• Working safely and efficiently within residents' homes
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy
• Providing excellent customer service to tenants and residents
• Updating job information and completing PDA records where required
• Working independently while maintaining communication with the wider team

Social Housing Experience

Previous experience working within social housing, housing associations, council properties, local authority maintenance or domestic property repairs would be highly desirable.

You should be comfortable working in occupied homes and understand the importance of:

• Professional communication
• Respecting tenants' homes
• Good customer service
• Clean and tidy working practices
• Completing repairs correctly first time
• Working safely and efficiently

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with experienced:

• Plasterers
• Domestic Plasterers
• Maintenance Plasterers
• Reactive Repairs Plasterers
• Social Housing Plasterers
• Plasterer Multi Traders
• Multi Skilled Plasterers
• Plasterers with damp & mould experience

You should have:

• Proven experience as a Plasterer
• Strong domestic plastering and repair skills
• Experience working in occupied properties
• Social housing / council / housing association experience preferred
• Good knowledge of reactive maintenance\
• Ability to diagnose problems and work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A professional and reliable approach
• Full UK Driving Licence – essential
• Own tools – desirable

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Plastering would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant practical experience will also be considered.

What's On Offer?

£36,000–£37,000 per annum

PLUS:

• Company Van
• Fuel Card
• Unlimited Overtime Available
• Call-Out Opportunities
• 23 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Permanent Contract
• Long-Term Social Housing Work
• North West London Patch
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Consistent Workload

The unlimited overtime and call-out opportunities provide excellent potential to increase your annual earnings.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plasterer who wants to move into a secure permanent position with consistent work and a strong benefits package.

You'll be joining an established maintenance operation working across social housing properties throughout North West London, with the security of a permanent contract and the opportunity to earn additional money through overtime and call-outs.

If you're currently working as a Plasterer, Plasterer Multi, Multi Skilled Plasterer, Maintenance Plasterer or Reactive Repairs Plasterer and have experience within social housing or domestic repairs, we'd like to hear from you.