Plasterer

Plasterer

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary: up to £14.89 per hour, plus company van & fuel card

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

Location: Dover

We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Plasterer to join our growing team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Dover. This is a hands‑on role focused on delivering high‑quality plastering repairs and finishes in occupied social housing properties. You’ll 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.

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in occupied properties
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings following leaks, electrical work, or other trades
• Prepare surfaces and apply plaster, bonding, boarding, rendering, and skimming
• Repair 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

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance as a plasterer
• 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

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave – supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, and 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 for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.

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 –

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and hold Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages. These optional questions are not required and will not impact your ability to apply.