Plasterer Multi (Responsive Repairs)

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large housing association is seeking a Plasterer Multi to join their Property Team in Dorset. The role requires strong plastering skills, preferably with experience in the Residential sector. Full-time position with company van, benefits include a tool allowance, generous holiday, and wellbeing days. Applicants must have NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience.

Benefits

£200 yearly Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

3 additional Wellbeing days

2 paid volunteering days

Enhanced paternity policy

iPhone and iPad

Generous pension and life cover

Qualifications

• Experience as a plasterer in the Residential/Housing sector.
• Minimum NVQ level 2 or 5 years proven track record.
• Strong health and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering repairs in properties as part of the Responsive Repairs Team.
• Apply and finish various plastering materials.
• Fix pre-cast fittings and determine plasterboard layout.
• Perform damp & mould repairs and decorating tasks.

Skills

Plastering

Health and safety awareness

Team collaboration

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 are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 82,000 homes and over 210,000 customers across London and the South.

We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Plasterer Multi to join our Property Team in our Dorset 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.

You'll also benefit from:

• £200 yearly Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• An enhanced paternity policy - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous pension and life cover

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.
• Other tasks include damp & mould repairs, plastering, tiling and decorating.

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, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.