Multi-skilled Plasterer

Salary: £34,809 (Plus standby and call out payments)

Contract
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Permanent

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

Are you a multi- skilled plasterer?

Looking for a role that offers stability while making a real difference in people’s lives?

Are you a versatile trades person who can address a range of property needs efficiently?

You’ll be equipped with:

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 Repairs team
, responsible for carrying out reactive 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

What will a typical week look like?

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’d start each day by completing a van check and review your jobs on your PDA/tablet and planning your route.
• Visit customers' homes to repair damaged walls and ceilings caused by leaks, electrical works, or general wear and tear.
• Carry out patch plastering, skimming, and preparation work to leave surfaces ready for decoration.
• Complete larger plastering repairs that may require multiple visits.
• Remove damaged plaster and prepare surfaces for reinstatement.
• Attend a variety of other responsive repair appointments, such as fixing doors, repairing kitchen units, replacing locks or carrying out minor plumbing repairs.
• Use your multi-skilled experience to undertake minor repairs such as basic carpentry, tiling, or decorating touch-ups where appropriate.
• Keep customers informed throughout the day and update job records as work is completed.
• Speak with customers to understand their needs and provide advice on maintaining their home where appropriate.
• Collect materials and ensure van stock is maintained.
• Work closely with the Repairs Planning Team to ensure appointments are completed efficiently.
• Take part in team briefings, toolbox talks or training sessions to keep skills and knowledge up to date

Throughout the week it goes without saying that we'd expect you too:

• Ensure work areas are left clean, safe, and tidy.
• Deliver high-quality repairs across a range of trade areas.
• Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with residents.
• Work safely and follow all health and safety procedures.
• Use technology to manage jobs and update repair records.
• Manage your workload effectively while meeting performance targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve customers' homes and report any concerns.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.

What Skills and Experience will you need?

• Strong experience in Plasteringis essential
• Experience in other trades is highly desirable, such as, joinery, plumbing, bricklaying, painting and decorating
• 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…