Plasterer

18 Recruitment Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Paid holiday entitlement

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Plasterer for permanent social housing repairs in the Newcastle area. The role involves patch plastering, re-skims, and refurbishment works across occupied and void properties, with a company van and fuel card provided.

Candidates should have proven plastering experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. A full UK driving license and clean DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plasterer within repairs and maintenance.
• Experience working in social housing is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of plastering techniques and materials.
• Ability to carry out both small reactive repairs and larger refurbishment works.
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patch plastering and full-room re-skims within occupied and void properties.
• Repair damaged walls and ceilings following maintenance works.
• Apply bonding, hardwall, finishing plaster, and other plastering materials.
• Undertake rendering repairs to external walls where required.
• Carry out damp damage reinstatement works.
• Make good around kitchens, bathrooms, electrical and plumbing installations.
• Repair cracks, holes and damaged surfaces to a high standard.
• Prepare surfaces prior to plastering works.
• Complete minor decorating touch-ups and associated making-good works.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Accurately complete job sheets and maintenance records.
• Deliver excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes.

Skills

Plastering

Social housing experience

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Permanent Position | Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

Are you an experienced Plasterer looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within the social housing sector? We are recruiting for a skilled and reliable plasterer to join a busy repairs and maintenance team delivering responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and void property refurbishment works across social housing properties.

This is a permanent position offering a company van, fuel card, and the opportunity to work for a well-established organisation with a steady workload and excellent job security.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out patch plastering and full-room re-skims within occupied and void properties
• Repair damaged walls and ceilings following maintenance works
• Apply bonding, hardwall, finishing plaster, and other plastering materials
• Undertake rendering repairs to external walls where required
• Carry out damp damage reinstatement works
• Make good around kitchen, bathroom, electrical, and plumbing installations
• Repair cracks, holes, and damaged surfaces to a high standard
• Prepare surfaces prior to plastering works
• Complete minor decorating touch-ups and associated making-good works where required
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Accurately complete job sheets and maintenance records
• Deliver excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Plasterer within repairs and maintenance
• Experience working within social housing is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of plastering techniques and materials
• Ability to carry out both small reactive repairs and larger refurbishment works
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Must possess own basic trade tools
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Clean DBS check
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Package

• Permanent contract
• Competitive salary
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided
• Paid holiday entitlement

If you are a skilled Plasterer looking for a permanent opportunity within social housing repairs and maintenance, we would love to hear from you.