Plasterer

Annual salary: up to £33,967.90

Plasterer

Location:

Dover

Contract:
Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £33,967.90 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

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

About the role:

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.

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.

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.

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Pensions people
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• 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 – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression…