Plasterer

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Plasterer to join our expanding team supporting an active responsive repairs contract based in Cambridge. This role involves providing top-quality plastering repairs and finishes mainly in occupied social housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct responsive plastering repairs within occupied residences.
• Perform patch repairs on walls and ceilings resulting from leaks, electrical work, or other trades.
• Prepare surfaces and apply materials such as plaster, bonding agents, boarding, rendering, and skimming.
• Repair damaged walls and ceilings including both patchwork and complete re-plastering.
• Apply full wall and ceiling skims as necessary.
• Carry out finishing touches around door frames, windows, sockets, and pipework.
• Ensure surfaces are properly prepared to guarantee smooth and durable finishes.
• Mix and apply plaster using correct tools and techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and protect residents' belongings and flooring.
• Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations and company standards.
• Record job details, materials used, and completion notes electronically or via job sheets.
• Operate professionally and courteously within residents' homes.
• Identify and report any additional repair requirements, safeguarding issues, or property concerns.
• Participate in an out-of-hours emergency rota as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in domestic maintenance and repairs as a plasterer.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage workload.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience working inside occupied homes.
• Familiarity with health and safety guidelines and safe work practices.
• Competence in using handheld devices or job management systems for recording tasks.
• Willingness to engage in out-of-hours emergency duties.

Working Conditions

• Full-time permanent contract.
• Standard working hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm.
• Location: Cambridge area.
• Use of company van and fuel card provided.

Benefits Package

• Annual salary up to A336,049.32.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Life assurance equal to one year's salary.
• Participation in company pension scheme with employer and employee contributions (employer 3%, employee 5%).
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity leave (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay, 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity leave (2 weeks full pay), and adoption leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and counselling.
• Access to Mears Rewards discounts and cashback at various retailers.
• Annual company Fun Day as a staff appreciation event.
• Up to two days of volunteering leave per year for community involvement.
• Cycle to Work scheme availability.
• Share save scheme participation.
• Recognition awards and long service incentives.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of holiday annually based on length of service.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career advancement within the company.
• Support from occupational health services.
• Green car scheme with Tusker after completing probation period.
• Inclusive workplace culture with access to diversity and wellbeing support networks.

Additional Information

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the UK, as there is no visa sponsorship offered. To operate a company vehicle, drivers must be over 21 years old, possess a driving license held for more than three months, and have fewer than nine penalty points. Employment is subject to background, identity, and security checks prior to hire.

The company proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant and holds recognition awards for supporting veterans. The employer encourages social mobility initiatives and invites applicants to voluntarily share background information to assist with diversity and inclusion efforts. Providing this information is optional and will not affect application outcomes.