Plasterer

Scottish Borders Housing Association; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Scotland is seeking a Plasterer to perform various plastering and roughcasting duties in tenant properties and communal areas. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality work while demonstrating excellent customer service. Essential qualifications include a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Plastering, experience in domestic environments, and a full UK driving licence. You will benefit from flexible working, a competitive salary, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Plastering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in domestic repair, maintenance, or refurbishment.
• Ability to complete plastering work to a high-quality finish.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability to varying repairs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer-focused service.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.
• Reliable, punctual with flexible working ability.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plastering duties in line with maintenance schedules.
• Record work undertaken and report resource use.
• Maintain tools and materials in good order.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain communication with tenants.

Skills

Plastering

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Plastering

Job description

Salary: £30,818 - £33,997 per year
Location: Scottish Borders
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with occasional stand‑by hours
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 8 January 2026, 5.00pm

Role Overview

The successful candidate will carry out all aspects of plastering / roughcasting work as required to Tenant's homes and communal areas. You will ensure all work is delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high‑quality standard, demonstrating excellent customer service and respect for our Tenants at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver plastering / roughcasting duties in line with repair, maintenance, and planned refurbishment schedules to the Association’s properties.
• Record work undertaken and accurately report any resource use or further requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining materials, tools, and van stock in good order and ensuring safe storage and transport.
• Always adhere to Health and Safety guidelines to protect yourself, colleagues, tenants, and the public.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team to meet programme deadlines.
• Maintain high levels of communication with tenants, ensuring minimal disruption and a customer‑centred approach.
• Keep up to date with best practice, Association policies, and tenant participation commitments.

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Plastering (or equivalent relevant training and on‑the‑job experience).
• Time‑served Plasterer / Roughcaster with proven experience in domestic repair, maintenance, or refurbishment environments.
• Ability to complete all plastering work to a high‑quality finish with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and adaptable to varying repair requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; customer‑focused approach to service delivery.
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and up‑to‑date health and safety practices.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexibly when required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits of Working for SBHA

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a flexible working, a competitive salary, generous annual leave, generous sick pay entitlement, life assurance and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

If you are interested in working for SBHA and being part of a team providing a first‑class service to the Association’s owned homes and properties in the area, please visit our career site to view the job description and person specification before completing your application. Applications are completed online, through our career site.

Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and as such, does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, oversees applicants who do not already have the right to live and /or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.