Plasterer

Mears Group; Viewpark; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

Volunteering Leave

Job summary

Mears Group in Govanhill is seeking a skilled plasterer to join our repairs and maintenance team. You will deliver plastering repairs and finishes in social housing properties, working independently to a high standard and maintaining professionalism in residents' homes.

The role includes patch repairs, full wall skims, ceiling works, and making good after other trades. A driving licence, safety awareness, and strong customer service are essential for providing high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance as a plasterer.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service in social housing.
• Understanding health and safety regulations.
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in social housing.
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings after leaks or other trades.
• Prepare surfaces and apply plaster, bonding, boarding, rendering and skimming.
• Repair damaged walls and ceilings including patchwork and re-plastering.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment in residents' homes.
• Record job details and materials using handheld devices.

Skills

Plastering experience

Driving licence (UK)

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Handheld devices

Job management systems

Job description

Annual salary: up to £34,204.84 Plasterer Location: Govanhill Contract: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £34,204.84 per annum, plus company van & fuel card, with potential additional earnings through overtime. Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:00am-4:30pm We’re looking for a skilled and hardworking Plasterer to join our growing team, supporting a busy repairs and maintenance contract in Govanhill. This is a hands‑on role focused on delivering high‑quality plastering repairs and finishes in social housing properties. You’ll be responsible for a range of tasks including patch repairs, full wall skims, ceiling works, and making good following other trades. Working in residents’ homes requires a professional approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and respectful environment. With a steady flow of work and a strong focus on improving housing standards, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real impact in the community. We’re looking for someone experienced in domestic plastering, confident working independently, and committed to getting the job done right the first time.

Duties

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in social housing properties
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings following leaks, electrical work, or other trades
• Preparing surfaces and applying plaster, bonding, boarding, rendering, and skimming
• Repairing damaged walls and ceilings, including patchwork and full re‑plastering
• Apply full skims to walls and ceilings where required
• Make good around door frames, windows, sockets, and pipework
• Prepare surfaces to ensure a smooth and durable finish
• Mix and apply plaster using appropriate tools and techniques
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, protecting residents’ belongings and flooring
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company standards
• Record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Work respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a professional and courteous manner
• Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues
• Provide high levels of customer care at all times
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures

Role Criteria

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plasterer position
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in social housing
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK. Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility