Plasterer

We’re looking for an experienced Plasterer to join our growing team in Tower Hamlets. This hands‑on role focuses on delivering high‑quality plastering repairs and finishes in occupied social housing properties, ensuring a clean, professional environment and excellent customer service.

Contract:

Full Time Permanent |

Hours:

42.5 per week (8–5 Monday–Friday) | Salary: up to £37,597.46 per annum, plus company van & fuel card

• 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 with 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
• Volunteering Leave to support community volunteer work
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards: discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, and more
• Family-friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

All roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work in the UK;
Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle you must be aged over 21, hold your licence for over 3 months and have fewer than 9 points.

Candidates are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, supporting equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and hold a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We respect the social mobility of our applicants and encourage voluntary sharing of background information for assessment purposes.