Trade Skilled Operative – Plasterer

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Job summary

A community housing provider is seeking a Trade Skilled Operative – Plasterer to perform high-quality plastering and maintenance tasks. The role demands a trade qualification, 3 years of experience, and a commitment to customer service. Benefits include generous holiday leave, health support, and a pension scheme. Join us to make a difference in the West and North Norfolk community.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Leave

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Support

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required.
• 3 years’ experience in maintenance.
• Health & safety training essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering and maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose and resolve issues on-site.
• Manage all stages of maintenance.

Skills

City & Guilds trade qualification

3 years of experience in maintenance trade

Health & safety training

Commitment to customer service

UK driving license

Job description

Join Our Skilled Team and Make a Lasting Impact.
We’re looking for a Trade Skilled Operative – Plasterer to join our Property Services team at Freebridge Community Housing.
As a Trade Skilled Operative – Plasterer at Freebridge Community Housing, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance and building tasks aligned with your specific trade expertise. Working as an integral part of the Property Services team, you will contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of the service across various projects.
You’ll work both independently and alongside colleagues to complete plastering and general maintenance tasks, helping ensure our properties are well cared for and meet resident expectations.
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About Freebridge Community Housing:
Our goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7,500 properties across west and north Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership.
We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.
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What you’ll be doing:
Deliver Quality Trade Work: Carry out plastering and general maintenance tasks to a high standard, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with Freebridge guidelines.
Apply Trade Expertise: Use your skills and experience to diagnose and resolve issues independently, making informed decisions on-site.
Communicate Effectively: Keep colleagues and residents informed about work progress and timelines.
Manage Maintenance Process: Handle all stages of maintenance—from inspection and planning to completion and documentation—ensuring timely and accurate records.
Collaborate with Teams: Work independently or with others across Property Services to deliver efficient and effective maintenance services.
Maintain Equipment: Inspect and care for tools, vehicles, PPE, and other equipment, ensuring safety and readiness.
Handle Materials Responsibly: Order, store, and use materials efficiently, minimizing waste and maintaining accurate records.
Support Business Needs: Take on additional duties as required to meet operational goals.
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What we’re looking for:
• City & Guilds (or other recognised awarding body) trade qualification in trade skill.
• 3 yrs. experience of trade in a maintenance environment
• Experience of and current training in health & safety and ladders
• Specific qualifications as required by trade
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Commitment to working safely
• Commitment to efficiency and value for money
• Requirement to be on the out of hours rota, to be on call and to attend works out of hours, at weekends and on public holidays
• Must have a full UK driving licence for the class of vehicle that is required to fulfil the job role.
• Requirement to undertake and maintain training and certification as required by the role and Freebridge
• Requirement to attend meetings occasionally out of core working hours.
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What’s in it for you?
At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:
• Generous Holiday Leave:25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service – Pro rata.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts:Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.
• Comprehensive Leave Policies:6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave – Pro rata.
• Health and Wellbeing Support:Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.
• Charitable Leave:One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
• Discounted Gym Membership:Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.
• Pension Scheme:A company contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
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Diversity & Inclusion:
Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.
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Closing Date: Tuesday 26th August 2025
Apply now to join our team and make a difference to lives across West and North Norfolk.