Plasterer

Metropolitan Thames Valley; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned housing organization seeks an experienced multi-skilled Plasterer to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance in social housing. Candidates should have NVQ2 qualifications and specific trade skills, with a full manual UK driving licence required. The company offers competitive benefits including 28 days of annual leave and enhanced pension contributions, promoting a culture of equality and inclusion.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Enhanced pension with up to 9% matched contributions

Life assurance cover of 3x your salary

Access to learning and training via Wisebox

Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing or local authority environments.
• Ability to undertake associated trade tasks.
• Additional qualifications (Abrasive Wheel training, PASMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plastering and other trade repairs.
• Provide high-quality building services.
• Follow current legislation and best practices.

Skills

Plaster boarding

Skimming/bonding

External rendering

Basic carpentry

Education

NVQ2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Would you like to work for a company that can offer 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a healthcare cash plan, matched pension contribution scheme and cashback on purchases from some of the country’s biggest retailers? A company that can also offer you full uniform and all required PPE, the latest handheld technology, a company vehicle and fuel card, plus access to regular employee forums and feedback groups? Then please read on…

This role

We are recruiting an experienced multi-skilled Plasterer, ideally with experience in social housing or local authority environments. You will undertake plastering and other trade repairs and maintenance work, providing high-quality, ‘right first time’, cost-effective building services to the business and its customers.

To be considered, you must have the ability to undertake associated trade tasks within competency, NVQ2 qualification or equivalent, and relevant trade experience. Skills in plaster boarding, skimming/bonding, external rendering, and basic carpentry are essential. Additional qualifications such as Abrasive Wheel training, PASMA, and the ability to read construction drawings are preferred.

You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work, and recognized industrial standards, minimizing property damage.

Please refer to the full job description before applying.

A full manual UK driving licence is required, and a company van will be provided for working hours.

We will conduct a standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, paid for by MTVH, and your details will be added to the DBS updating service, renewed every 3 years.

Please note: we do not currently offer visa sponsorship.

What’s in it for you?

Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• 2 volunteering days per year
• An additional ‘Beliefs day’ annually
• Extended parental leave
• Enhanced pension with up to 9% matched contributions
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Life assurance cover of 3x your salary
• Hybrid working (role and department dependent)
• Health cash plan for healthcare needs, extendable to family members
• Interest-free loans for rental deposits and season tickets
• Access to learning and training via Wisebox platform
• Virtual social platform and organizational updates
• Career progression opportunities, mentoring, apprenticeships, and support
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellbeing

About us

We are committed to sustainability and reducing environmental impact. Learn more about our benefits and organization through the attached document.

At Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH), we promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are part of the disability confident employer scheme and foster an environment where everyone can be their true selves. We support employee networks for LGBTQ+ and Disability groups.

Our core values of Dare, Care, and Collaborate reflect our people-focused approach to solving social issues through teamwork.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early application to avoid disappointment.