Plasterer

Hourly rate: 14.74

Plasterer

Location: Thanet

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to 14.74 per hour plus company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

About the role:

Were looking for a skilled and dependable Plasterer to join our growing team supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Thanet. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering high-quality plastering repairs and finishes in occupied social housing properties.

Youll be responsible for a range of tasks including patch repairs full wall skims ceiling works and making good following other trades. Working in residents homes requires a professional approach attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and respectful environment.

With a steady flow of work and a strong focus on improving housing standards this is a great opportunity to be part of a team thats making a real impact in the community. Were looking for someone experienced in domestic plastering confident working independently and committed to getting the job done right the first time.

Duties:

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in occupied properties
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings following leaks electrical work or other trades
• Preparing surfaces and applying plaster bonding boarding rendering and skimming
• Repairing damaged walls and ceilings including patchwork and full re-plastering
• Apply full skims to walls and ceilings where required
• Make good around door frames windows sockets and pipework
• Prepare surfaces to ensure a smooth and durable finish
• Mix and apply plaster using appropriate tools and techniques
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area protecting residents belongings and flooring
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company standards
• Record job details materials used and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• 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 all health and safety policies and procedures

Role Criteria:

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plasterer position
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills with experience working in occupied homes
• Good understanding 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

Benefits we can offer you.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries holidays eye test vouchers Share save scheme plus much more.
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van Fuel Card and Uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ()

If you need any help with your application process we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1