Plasterer

Wates Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plasterer in a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality maintenance services in social housing. This role emphasizes excellent communication, problem-solving, and a commitment to customer service. You will be responsible for undertaking repair works and collaborating with other trades to ensure timely completion of tasks. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community development, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in plastering required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking repair and renewal works on social housing contracts.
• Completing daily work sheets detailing tasks and materials used.

Skills

Plastering

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plastering

Job description

The Vacancy

Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for a Plasterer to join our WPS team within our Responsive Maintenance division. You will be working out of our Walton-On-Thames office on one of our social housing contracts, delivering reactive maintenance to our residents.

In order to apply for this role, you must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in plastering and have a full driving licence.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Undertaking repair/renewal works
• Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required
• Working solely on certain tasks
• Collaborating with other operatives to complete tasks
• Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job
• Working efficiently to complete programme tasks on time

To be successful in the role

You will be an excellent communicator, able to problem-solve, multitask, work to tight deadlines, and maintain high standards of workmanship and productivity. Providing excellent customer service at all times is essential.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. We do not discriminate based on criminal records or disclosed offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may also be required.

About Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies, founded over 125 years ago. We are committed to our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities with our partners and customers.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Offering opportunities and fostering inclusive relationships with our employees and partners.

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are fair and do not discriminate against applicants with an offending background.

Awards

• Inside Housing Development Awards — Best Project
• 2022 Construction News Awards — Winner
• Investors in People 2022 — Gold Award
• Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards — Gold Award
• 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women — Top 50 Employers