Elite Operative - Plasterer

We Are Building the Best Trade Team in Social Housing Repairs

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Gilmartins is expanding — and we are looking for the very best operatives in the industry to join us as an Elite Operative
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This is not just another trade role.

This is an opportunity to join a company that rewards professionalism, quality, reliability, and leadership.

We are recruiting experienced, high-performing operatives across the Buckinghamshire area (High Wycombe, Marlow and Princes Risborough) – must be willing to travel and work across these areas - in the following trades:

• Plasterer (patch and some larger areas) experienced in thermal boarding and willing to do painting & decorating, mould wash, re-pointing and ideally basic carpentry
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• Permanent, full-time employment, monthly pay
• Company van & fuel card for business use only (no personal use permitted)
• PDA & branded uniform
• Long-term job security with stable, local work streams
• Career progression opportunities

We are looking for operatives who:

• Take pride in delivering high-quality work
• Complete jobs right first time
• Work professionally and safely at all times
• Communicate effectively with tenants and office teams
• Support and mentor other operatives
• Maintain excellent attendance and timekeeping
• Respect company vehicles, materials, and equipment
• Represent the business professionally every day

The Elite Operative role comes with high standards, accountability, and responsibility.

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Consistently achieve strong KPI performance
• Maintain excellent quality inspection scores
• Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping
• Keep van stock organised and controlled
• Maintain a clean and professional vehicle
• Follow all health & safety and asbestos procedures
• Use technology and PDAs correctly
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Take ownership of jobs from start to finish

Applicants must have:

• Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance
• Relevant trade qualifications where applicable
• Full manual driving licence – no automatic vans available
• Experience working in occupied properties
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively

At Gilmartins, we self-deliver our contracts using directly employed operatives and specialist local teams. We believe the people on the front line are the face of the business — and we reward the best accordingly.

We are investing heavily into building one of the strongest operational teams in the sector and are looking for ambitious operatives who want to be recognised and rewarded for high performance.

If you are tired of being just another number and genuinely believe you are among the best in your trade, we want to hear from you.

Positions are limited and we are looking to hire immediately for the right candidates.

Join a company where hard work, professionalism, accountability, and quality are genuinely recognised and rewarded.