Plasterer

Annual salary: up to £39,235.00 Plasterer

Location:

Croydon

Contract:

Full Time Permanent Salary up to £39,235.00 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday) You’ll be working across occupied properties, responding to day-to-day repair requests No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success. We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Plasterer to join our growing team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Croydon. 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. 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 that’s making a real impact in the community.

We’re looking for someone experienced in domestic plastering, confident working independently, and committed to getting the job done right the first time.

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in occupied properties
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings following leaks, electrical work, or other trades
• 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 in a plasterer position
• Experience in Artex repairs
• Full UK Manual 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
  - 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.

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