Plasterer Multi

Fortem; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property solutions company in Birmingham is seeking a Plasterer Multi to join their Disrepair & Litigation team. This permanent role involves carrying out maintenance tasks within social housing while ensuring high-quality standards. Candidates should have experience in plastering and an additional trade, along with a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a company van, competitive leave, and various financial incentives. Ideal for skilled tradespeople passionate about social housing.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

PPE provided

Overtime and call outs available

Eligible for bonus up to 5%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off

Pay review every year

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

8 weeks full pay paternity leave

Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee

Private pension

Life Insurance

Private healthcare and dental care

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Training on in-house Learning Management System

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Plasterer role.
• Experience in an additional trade, e.g., carpentry, plumbing, plastering or bricklaying.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks across the Social Housing contract.
• Resolve issues on the first visit to minimise disruptions.
• Support with site inspections and quality checks.
• Operate in accordance with company Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Plastering

Carpentry

Plumbing

Bricklaying

Job description

The Role

Due to continuous success here at Fortem, we are currently recruiting for a Plasterer Multi to join our Disrepair & Litigation team in Birmingham.

This is a permanent role and the core working hours are 8am - 4 : 30pm. A full UK driving licence is required as there will be travel around the south Birmingham area.

The Customer

You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plasterer Multi responsibilities will include :

• Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks across this established Social Housing contract, ensuring all work meets high-quality standards.
• Take ownership of assigned work, aiming to resolve issues on the first visit to minimise repeat visits and disruptions.
• Complete all tasks within allocated budgets and timelines to maintain operational efficiency.
• Reporting in to the Voids Supervisor you will support with site inspections and quality checks
• Operate in accordance with company Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.
• Keep up to date with the latest technical advancements and legal requirements relevant to your areas of expertise.
• Execute duties with minimal supervision whilst maintaining professionalism and a strong commitment to quality.

What You Will Need

The Plasterer Multi will meet the following criteria :

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a Plasterer role
• Experience in an additional trade i.e. carpentry, plumbing, plastering or bricklaying
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Criteria

• Social housing experience

Benefits

• We provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes
• PPE provided
• Overtime and call outs available
• Eligible for bonus up to 5%
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total)
• Pay review every year
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Private pension
• Life Insurance
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

Who We Are

Established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions for the social housing sector. Tailored to keep homes running smoothly, Fortem prides itself on working with Social Landlords to provide a warm, safe and decent place for people to live and call home.

Fortem operates exclusively within the Social Housing Sector, employing customised systems, procedures, and methodologies to assist landlords in fulfilling their distinct requirements and complying with regulations.

Fortem delivers a range of internal and external property repairs on a 24 / 7 basis, refurbishes vacant properties back to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical and fire safety as well as installing a wide variety of home improvements such as Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofs and Windows and energy efficiency measures though retrofit programmes.

Fortem are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, they benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand - whilst as a standalone business within the Group, they maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.

We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.