Plasterer; Responsive Repairs

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.

We are now the 6 largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South.

We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Plasterer Multi to join our Property Team in our xxxx locality. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.

You'll also benefit from:

• £200 yearly Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous pension and life cover

What you'll do:

As a Plasterer you will carry out all forms of plastering repairs in our properties as part of our Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demands.

• Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials.
• Preparing corner beads, and securing them in position.
• Fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, coving, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings and determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers.
• Plumbing and straightening corners, angles, wall and ceiling surfaces as well as creating decorative textures in finishing coats.
• Measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens.
• Covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, smoothing them using wet brushes and sand paper.
• Mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness.

What you'll need:

You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working as a plasterer.

Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team

This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week.

Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.