Plasterer Multi

SNG (Sovereign Network Group); Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group is recruiting a Plasterer Multi for our Newbury & Reading locality. The role involves carrying out plastering repairs across properties as part of the Responsive Repairs Team, with a company van and fuel card provided due to travel between sites.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ Level 2 in Plastering or have 5+ years of proven plastering experience, and they must uphold health and safety best practices while working as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally in Residential/Housing
• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or 5+ years proven plastering track record
• Strong health and safety mindset and practices

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering repairs in our properties as part of the Responsive Repairs Team
• Apply and finish acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster
• Prepare corner beads and secure them in position
• Fix pre-cast cornices, coving and plaster fittings; install plasterboard and insulation
• Measure, mark and cut plasterboard; secure panels to walls, ceilings and battens
• Cover joins and nail holes with plaster; smoothen with wet brushes and sand paper
• Mix and apply coats of plaster, cement and render to achieve uniform thickness

Skills

Plastering

Residential housing

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plastering

Job description

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.

We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Plasterer Multi to join our Property Team in our Newbury & Reading locality. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.

What you'll do:

As a Plasterer you will carry out all forms of plastering repairs in our properties as part of our Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demands.

• Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials.

• Preparing corner beads, and securing them in position.

• Fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, coving, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings and determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers.

• Plumbing and straightening corners, angles, wall and ceiling surfaces as well as creating decorative textures in finishing coats.

• Measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens.

• Covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, smoothing them using wet brushes and sand paper.

• Mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness.

What you'll need:

• You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working as a plasterer.

• Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

• Enjoy working as part of a team

This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week.

Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check and essential qualifications.