Multi-skilled Operative; Plasterer​/Joiner

Salary: £34,809.00 (Plus standby and call out payments)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (Plus call out rota)

• A company van
• Fuel card
• Branded workwear
• All the tools you need to do your job with pride

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP), our vision is to create places to be proud of, and our mission is simple: the basics done well. If you’re passionate about delivering quality work that truly impacts lives, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be joining our dedicated Major Works team
, responsible for carrying out repairs in our customers' homes. We're seeking a skilled tradesperson with strong plastering expertise and proven experience working in domestic properties.

If you want to do an ‘honest day’s graft’, and be of a supportive team that values hard work and integrity—this could be the perfect opportunity for you

Working at LHP offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real difference - but it’s not always easy, you’ll have a fantastic team around you as support and to celebrate your team success.

A typical week could be as follows

• You’ll start the day by being responsible for maintaining your van stock and ensure you have the right tools and equipment to work safely, always putting the customer first.
• You’ll respond to reactive repair requests, diagnosing and resolving issues.
• You’ll carry out a range of plastering tasks, including surface preparation, skimming, rendering, patch repairs, ceiling restoration, and damp-proof plastering.
• You’ll removing old plaster, wallpaper, or loose materials to diagnose damp & mould issues.
• You’ll ensure all work is completed safely, using appropriate PPE, dust sheets, and overshoes to protect the property and show respect to the customer.
• You’ll carry out dynamic risk assessments on-site and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Communicate with the planning team through our housing management system around the status of a job, ensuring records are accurate and customers stay well-informed throughout the process.
• Undertake other repairs involving plastering, brickwork, and other general building tasks as required.
• You’ll be part of our Out of Hours call-out rota for emergency repairs.

• Strong experience in Plastering or Joinery is essential.
• Experience in other trades is highly desirable, such as, bricklaying, tiling, painting and decorating, plumbing, carpentry, glazing, roofing, drainage and external works.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the repairs of domestic properties.
• An awareness of health and safety considerations within a domestic property (i.e. Asbestos, working around customers, working at heights & electrics).
• The ability to use PDA/iPad and other electronic communication devices.
• The ability to interpret a job description from a handheld device and carry out those tasks in a timely manner.
• The ability to communicate on regular basis with team leaders and planners to ensure work is carried out and completed to the highest possible standard.
• Must have a full valid, clean driving license.

We’re a local housing association rooted in the Grimsby and Boston communities. Many of our colleagues live in the same areas we serve, giving us a shared purpose to improve lives.

At LHP, we invest in our people. You’ll have access to:

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1,200 per year (Westfield Health)
  -Enhanced family leave and maternity policies.
• A brilliant salary sacrifice pension scheme — with up to 12% employer contribution.
• 32 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), increasing annually for your first five years.
• Opportunities to earn extra leave for full attendance, plus buy/sell options.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
• You’ll also join a positive team culture where your development is a priority and your ideas are valued.

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