Plasterer

Progress Housing Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for travel to sites (home)

Power tools provided

Pension with matched contributions up

Greencar lease scheme

Hybrid/flexible working options

Job summary

Progress Housing Group is seeking a Plasterer to maintain safe, high‑quality homes for our tenants in Leyland. You will perform a wide range of plastering works across occupied and void properties, supporting reactive repairs, refurbishment and related trades, while keeping records clear and on time.

We value a proactive, customer‑focused approach and a commitment to safety. The role offers a 39-hour week, progressive pay and a supportive environment within our Property Services team.

Qualifications

• Essential: Recognised trade qualification (NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds) and plastering experience across internal/external surfaces.
• Essential: Knowledge of health and safety at work and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Essential: Experience dealing with customers in a service environment and ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of plastering works across occupied homes, voids and other properties.
• Ensure high standards of finish, safety and timely completion of jobs; assist with related trades when needed.
• Keep your vehicle, tools and materials well maintained and report defects promptly to the Team Leader.
• Follow relevant health and safety legislation, building regulations and risk assessments.

Skills

Plastering

Health & safety awareness

Customer service

Record keeping

Independent worker

Social housing experience

Education

NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds

Job description

Contract Details

• Contract Type: 12-month fixed term / secondment
• Working Hours: 39 hours per week
• Service area: Property Services, Progress Housing Group
• Location: Leyland

• Salary: £35,467 per annum (pro rata)
• Contract Type: 12-month fixed term / secondment
• Working Hours: 39 hours per week
• Service area: Property Services, Progress Housing Group
• Location: Leyland

At Progress Housing Group, your work supports communities and changes lives.

We make sure every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference - where you work with purpose, your growth is supported, and you are proud to belong.

From inclusive recruitment practices to tailored support at work, we create an environment where everyone can succeed.

The role

• As a Plasterer, you will play an important role in helping us maintain safe, high-quality homes for our customers. You will carry out a wide range of plastering works across occupied homes, void properties and other internal and external customer properties, supporting reactive repairs, void re‑instatement, planned maintenance and installation work.
• You will complete all types of plastering work to a high standard, making sure each job is delivered safely, efficiently and with pride in the finished result. This may include preparing surfaces, carrying out repairs, reinstating plasterwork, supporting refurbishment works and completing associated trade tasks such as basic plumbing, joinery, brickwork, tiling, screeding, rendering or painting where needed to help complete jobs in one visit.
• You will work in line with appointments, repair priorities and agreed timescales, keeping accurate records of your work, materials and time spent. You will also take responsibility for keeping your work vehicle clean, organised and well maintained, completing the required daily checks and reporting any defects promptly to your Team Leader.
• You will follow health and safety requirements, relevant legislation, building regulations, codes of practice and risk assessments, while helping us deliver a reliable, professional repairs service.
• You will be customer focused in everything you do, communicating clearly with customers, colleagues, team leaders and managers, treating customers and their property with respect, and working collaboratively to complete multi‑trade jobs. The ideal candidate will also bring experience of working in social housing, with an understanding of the importance of delivering repairs in people’s homes with care, professionalism and respect.

Essential

What we’re looking for

• Recognised trade qualification, such as NVQ, SVQ or City &Guilds
• Experience of carrying out all types of plastering works for both internal and external customers.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work.
• Experience of dealing with people in a customer service environment.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Able to work on your own initiative, stay self‑motivated and work under pressure, with a hard working, enthusiastic and flexible approach to the job.

Desirable

• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
• Experience working for a social housing landlord.

Our offer to you

Competitive pay, flexible leave options and benefits that help you thrive - personally and professionally.

Financial

• Competitive salary with occupational sick pay
• Pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7.5%
• Salary sacrifice Greencar lease scheme
• Company Van for travel to and from sites / home (business use only)
• Full Power Tools and equipment are provided to you

Work-life balance

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for fixed‑term and part‑time colleagues), rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service, with the option to purchase additional leave and a paid day off for your birthday.
• Agile working (role dependent) with hybrid and flexible working options
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave

Wellbeing

• Learning, training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and Medicash

About Progress Housing Group

More than three decades on, our commitment to helping people find the right place to live remains at the heart of what we do.

People trust us to create a place for them to call home and to provide outstanding support services and opportunities to help them to live their best lives.

Whether it is an affordable home, supported housing, technology-enabled care solutions, or services supporting those in crisis, we make a meaningful difference to thousands of people, every day.

We are ambitious and we are looking for people who are motivated, dynamic, and committed to delivering the highest standards for our tenants and customers.

Our sector plays a crucial role in contributing to a fairer, and more equitable society. Working here offers a genuine opportunity to positively influence communities and people’s lives.

Looking forward at Progress

Social purpose, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of our organisation.

We’re investing in our people, technology and services to build a more resilient, sustainable and equitable future for our customers and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Inclusion matters here, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive.

AI Statement

We support the ethical and transparent use of AI to drive innovation and efficiency.

However, authenticity is important to us, and we will prioritise applications that clearly reflect your experience, voice and originality

Next steps

Closing date: midnight on Sunday the 6th of 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 7th of September 2026

Interview date: 17th and 18th of September 2026

Interview type: In person at our Leyland office