Responsive Plasterer – Social Housing Repairs (Van & Fuel Card)

Mears Group; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform

25 days annual leave

Volunteering Leave

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a skilled Plasterer to join our responsive repairs team in Croydon. You will deliver high-quality plastering repairs in occupied social housing properties, handling patch repairs, wall skim finishes, and making good around fixtures.

The role requires independence, strong customer service, and adherence to health and safety standards. A full UK driving licence and willingness to cover out-of-hours rota are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and plastering in occupied homes.
• Experience in Artex repairs.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service in occupied homes.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work.
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in occupied properties.
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings after leaks or other trades.
• Apply full skim to walls and ceilings where required.
• Make good around door frames, windows, sockets, and pipework.
• Prepare surfaces for a smooth and durable finish.
• Mix and apply plaster using appropriate tools.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, protecting residents’ belongings.
• Record job details and materials used using handheld devices.
• 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 health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Plastering

Artex repairs

Driving licence

Independent worker

Fault-finding

Customer service

Health & safety

Handheld devices

Tools

Job management systems

Job description

Mears Group is seeking a skilled Plasterer to join our responsive repairs team in Croydon. You will deliver high-quality plastering repairs in occupied social housing properties, handling patch repairs, wall skim finishes, and making good around fixtures.

The role requires independence, strong customer service, and adherence to health and safety standards. A full UK driving licence and willingness to cover out-of-hours rota are essential.