Multi Skilled Technician; Plastering

Position: Multi Skilled Technician (Plastering)
Multi-Skilled Technician - (Plastering)
Plasterer
37 hours per week, based in Preston
£35,658.37 per annum (£18.48 per hour)
What will you be doing in this role?
You'll be a part of our Asset Management team, a range of skilled trades people who carry out planned and responsive maintenance in both tenanted and empty properties. We have around 7000 properties across Preston, Fylde and South Ribble so you won't have to travel far. You'll have a CGA van to travel to and from work and to your jobs.
What we are looking for in you
We are looking for someone who shares our values and puts our tenants at the heart of all they do. We are looking for a team player with qualifications and experience in all aspects of plastering, who also has the ability to carry out other trade roles such as basic plumbing and tiling. You'll need a full manual driving licence as you'll be working all over Preston in our communities.
The main things:
You'll have at least NVQ L2 in plastering and a full manual driving licence.
You'll have excellent communication skills combined with a flexible ‘can do' attitude.
You'll produce work to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.
You should have a good understanding of health and safety regulations with the ability to follow and comply to risk assessments and method statements.
You'll be able to solve problems and suggest improvements.
Why work at Community Gateway?
We are a values-based organisation who truly care about our employees, their health, safety and wellbeing. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits – have a look at the attached leaflet for more information. Our holiday entitlement starts at 26 days plus bank holidays (including your birthday off and Christmas closure!).
We also offer a company-paid health cash plan for you and your dependents (including 24/7 GP), enhanced sick pay and parental leave, reward and recognition scheme, wellbeing support, training and development and much more.
This role provides a company vehicle for work as well as the necessary power tools, PPE and uniform.
Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work….so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you..
If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is  Sunday 6th August 2026  at midnight with interviews held on  Week Commencing 14th August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.