Plasterer

About the Role

Joining Places for People as a qualified Plasterer means working within your local community to impact homes and neighborhoods positively. This role offers a company van, steady workload, and a secure, permanent position in one of the UK's major housing providers renowned for fostering inclusive communities and improving customer lives.

Benefits and Perks

• Access to a company van equipped with a fuel card
• 35 days of annual leave including bank holidays, with options to adjust your leave
• Opportunities for overtime work
• Core hours from 08:00 to 16:30 Monday through Friday
• Provided tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone, and personal protective equipment
• Competitive pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7%
• Permanent and secure employment status
• Consistent workload focused within your dedicated area
• Participation in a colleague bonus scheme up to 2%
• Death in service benefits and sick pay

Key Responsibilities

• Perform plastering repairs and general plastering tasks within domestic properties and communal spaces
• Adhere to specifications and supervisor directives during all plastering work
• Conduct inspections before and after jobs, documenting the results accurately
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and procedural guidelines
• Collaborate with supervisors, schedulers, and other team members to meet project deadlines
• Maintain precise records of work activities and complete required paperwork
• Assist apprentices and contribute towards team goals and key performance indicators

Typical Workday

• Follow a planned schedule addressing repairs and maintenance tasks
• Travel between job sites using the company van
• Work autonomously or alongside other trades professionals
• Engage with customers during in-home visits
• Deliver quality results efficiently while upholding compliance requirements

Work Environment

• Occupied residential homes
• Empty (void) properties
• Communal areas within housing developments
• Settings that involve vulnerable customers

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds qualification in Plastering
• Proven experience as a plasterer, preferably within social housing or domestic contexts
• Possession of a valid full UK driving licence
• Residence within the geographical patch covered by the role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or supervising apprentices
• Additional Level 2 trade qualifications

Recruitment Process

We aim to expedite our hiring process with prompt interviews for qualified applicants. Successful candidates will begin with an induction program covering internal systems, procedures, and essential information.

Additional Information

This position requires a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You may need to travel to neighboring areas beyond the primary patch.

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Places for People prioritizes safeguarding and inclusivity. We strictly uphold safeguarding policies protecting vulnerable groups and conduct necessary pre-employment checks. The organisation supports the Armed Forces Covenant and commits to providing guaranteed interviews for veterans, reservists, military spouses, and disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. Neurodiverse candidates will also be supported throughout the recruiting process.