Plasterer

STR Group Limited; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with

Extra day every year up to 30 days

Wellbeing days & volunteering days

Pension up to 12% + Life cover 4x

Company van & fuel card

iPhone and iPad

SmartTech – salary-financed purchases

Job summary

STR Group Limited in the Newbury & Reading region is seeking an experienced Plasterer Multi to join the Property Team. You will perform plastering repairs across our properties, with a company van and fuel card provided for travel.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 or 5+ years of plastering experience, a strong health and safety mindset, and teamwork. 40 hours per week with travel to sites. A full driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification or 5+ years plastering experience.
• Strong health and safety mindset and adherence to best practices.
• Experience in Residential/Housing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering repairs in properties as part of the Responsive Repairs Team.
• Apply and finish acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster.
• Prepare corner beads and fix pre-cast cornices and covings.
• Measure and cut plasterboard, install insulation and vapour barriers.
• Mix and apply coats of plaster, cement and render to achieve uniform thickness.
• Travel to multiple sites as part of a regional team.

Skills

Residential experience

Health & safety

Team player

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

5+ years plastering experience

Job description

I am currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Plasterer Multi to join their Property Team in our Newbury & Reading region.As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road you will be provided with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.

What you'll do:

As a Plasterer you will carry out all forms of plastering repairs in our properties as part of our Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demands.

• Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials.

• Preparing corner beads, and securing them in position.

• Fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, coving, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings and determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers.

• Plumbing and straightening corners, angles, wall and ceiling surfaces as well as creating decorative textures in finishing coats.

• Measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens.

• Covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, smoothing them using wet brushes and sand paper.

• Mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness.

What you'll need:

• You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working as a plasterer.

• Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

• Enjoy working as part of a team

This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week.

Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check and essential qualifications.

Benefits

• Tool Allowance

• Uniform & PPE

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)

• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package

• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary

• A van and fuel card for business travel

• iPhone and iPad

• SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months