Plasterer – Social Housing Repairs (Company Van)

Service Care; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

Uniform provided

27 days leave

Pension up to 10%

Life assurance

Health plan

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Job summary

Service Care seeks an experienced Plasterer to join its repairs team covering Redhill and surrounding areas. The role involves plastering repairs, maintenance and reinstatement across social housing properties, with a focus on quality workmanship and resident service.

You will work independently, complete tasks to timescales, and update records on handheld devices. The candidate should have an NVQ Level 2 in Plastering or equivalent, a full UK driving licence and be able to pass a Basic DBS

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plastering or equivalent trade qualification.
• Proven experience carrying out domestic plastering repairs and maintenance.
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to complete a Basic DBS check.
• Desirable: experience in social housing, property maintenance or responsive repairs.
• Competent in patch plastering, skimming, plasterboarding and general plastering repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering repairs and maintenance within occupied and void social housing properties.
• Complete patch plastering, skimming, bonding and full wall and ceiling plastering.
• Undertake plasterboard repairs, replacements and general making-good works.
• Carry out plastering reinstatement following damp and mould treatments, leaks and other property repairs.
• Prepare walls, ceilings and surfaces before applying plaster finishes.
• Identify damaged plasterwork and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Complete repairs efficiently and to a high standard, achieving a good finish.
• Work independently, managing allocated jobs and completing works within agreed timescales.
• Accurately update job information and completion records using a handheld device.
• Communicate professionally with residents while working within their homes.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety requirements.

Skills

Patch plastering

Skimming

Plasterboarding

Driving licence

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plastering

City & Guilds plastering

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

Service Care seeks an experienced Plasterer to join its repairs team covering Redhill and surrounding areas. The role involves plastering repairs, maintenance and reinstatement across social housing properties, with a focus on quality workmanship and resident service.

You will work independently, complete tasks to timescales, and update records on handheld devices. The candidate should have an NVQ Level 2 in Plastering or equivalent, a full UK driving licence and be able to pass a Basic DBS