Plasterer Multi

Wates Group; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group’s WPS team in Skelmersdale is seeking a skilled plasterer to deliver reactive maintenance across social housing properties. You’ll perform plastering repairs, rendering, and renewal works while maintaining high workmanship standards.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, NVQ Level 2 in plastering, and proven domestic plastering experience within maintenance or repair settings. You’ll work solo or with others and complete daily task worksheets.

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

Full UK driving licence

Plastering experience

Communication skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

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 … . 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.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click the following link: National Security Vetting

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.