Plasterer - Responsive Repairs (Vehicle Included)

Mears Group PLC; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Discounts and Rewards

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a skilled plasterer to support a busy responsive repairs contract in Dover. This hands-on role involves patch repairs, wall skims, ceiling works, and making good following other trades in occupied social housing.

You will work independently, delivering high-quality plastering with attention to detail and a professional approach in residents’ homes. Excellent customer service and health & safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plasterer position.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in occupied properties.
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings following leaks, electrical work, or other trades.
• Preparing surfaces and applying plaster, bonding, boarding, rendering, and skimming.
• Repairing damaged walls and ceilings, including patchwork and full re-plastering.
• Apply full skims to walls and ceilings where required.
• Make good around door frames, windows, sockets, and pipework.
• Prepare surfaces to ensure a smooth and durable finish.
• Mix and apply plaster using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, protecting residents’ belongings and flooring.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company standards.
• Record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets.
• Work respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a professional and courteous manner.
• Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues.
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency rota when required.
• Provide high levels of customer care at all times.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Domestic plastering

Independent worker

Health & safety

Customer service

Job description

Mears Group PLC is seeking a skilled plasterer to support a busy responsive repairs contract in Dover. This hands-on role involves patch repairs, wall skims, ceiling works, and making good following other trades in occupied social housing.

You will work independently, delivering high-quality plastering with attention to detail and a professional approach in residents’ homes. Excellent customer service and health & safety compliance are essential.