Plasterer

Insignis; Newbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

Holiday entitlement up to 30 days

Company van & fuel card

Life cover

Pension scheme

iPhone and iPad

Job summary

Insignis is seeking an experienced Plasterer Multi to join the Property Team in the Newbury & Reading region. A business van and fuel card will be provided for travel between properties.

You will perform plastering repairs, apply acoustic/insulating/fireproofing materials, and install decorative plaster fittings across our housing portfolio. A strong health & safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plastering or equivalent
• 5+ years proven plastering experience in residential housing
• Strong health & safety mindset and team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering repairs in our properties as part of the Responsive Repairs Team.
• Apply acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster and related compounds.
• Prepare corner beads and fix fittings, coving and decorative plaster items.
• Measure, cut and fix plasterboard, seal joints and finish coats for uniform thickness.
• Drive and work across Newbury & Reading region using company van and fuel card.

Skills

Plastering experience

Team player

Health & safety mindset

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plastering

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