Plasterer Multi

Wates Smartspace; Skelmersdale; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS in Skelmersdale is seeking a skilled plasterer to join our Responsive Maintenance division. You will carry out plastering repairs, skimming, patching and rendering across social housing properties, delivering high-quality workmanship.

You'll work from our Skelmersdale base, either independently or with a team, maintaining productivity, completing worksheets, and adhering to deadlines. A DBS check is required at offer stage, and the company values inclusion and career development.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Plastering or a similar trade qualification.
• Proven experience in domestic plastering within maintenance or repair environments.
• Ability to deliver high-quality workmanship consistently.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out plastering repairs, skimming, patching, rendering, and renewal works across a range of properties.
• Ensuring all plastering work is completed to a high standard of finish and durability.
• Advising your Supervisor when additional specialist trades are required.
• Working independently or as part of a team with other operatives.
• Completing daily worksheets detailing tasks, time, and materials used.
• Maintaining productivity and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plastering

Job description

Plasterer – Skelmersdale (Responsive Maintenance)

Join the WPS Team – Make a Difference in Social Housing

WPS has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Plasterer to join our Responsive Maintenance division, operating from our Skelmersdale base. You'll be delivering high-quality reactive maintenance services to our valued residents as part of a social housing contract.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out plastering repairs, skimming, patching, rendering, and renewal works across a range of properties.
• Ensuring all plastering work is completed to a high standard of finish and durability.
• Advising your Supervisor when additional specialist trades are required.
• Working independently or as part of a team with other operatives.
• Completing daily worksheets detailing tasks, time, and materials used.
• Maintaining productivity and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Plastering or a similar trade qualification.
• Proven experience in domestic plastering within maintenance or repair environments.
• Ability to deliver high-quality workmanship consistently.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Why Join WPS?

At WPS, we're committed to building communities and improving lives. You'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team that values your skillset and encourages your professional growth.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

Our Commitments

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record. All applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks due to the nature of the work.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require support.