Plasterer - (Closing date - 30/01/2026)
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Plasterer to undertake a range of reactive and responsive works across social housing and public sector properties. The successful candidate will be required to operate within occupied and refurbished premises, carrying out various tasks as directed by the site management team, while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and professionalism.
Location:
The base location will be Bowburn however, you will be based on projects throughout the North East/Yorkshire.
What we will expect from you:
- Undertake reactive / responsive works to Social Housing / public sector clients
- To work in and around existing occupied / refurbished properties
- Undertaking various works as directed by the site management team including full skimming of kitchens/bathrooms, boarding/patching works to bonding and skimming after electrical re-wires. Installation and repairs to coving will also be undertaken, along with patching artex
- Ensure exceptional levels of customer care
- Undertake works to a high standard on a right first time basis where possible
- Work independently as well as part of a team
- Submission of daily and weekly paperwork accurately and on time
- Bring additional trade skills or be willing to up skill where appropriate
- Be committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and ensuring compliance with all appropriate legislation and site policies and procedures
- To participate in any identified training or development opportunities
- To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect
It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.
Qualifications:
- Must be multi-skilled
- Time served or the ability to demonstrate at least 2 years’ experience
- NVQ Level 1 & 2 qualification, or equivalent essential
Attributes & Skills:
- Encourage and supports other colleagues
- Friendly and approachable and caring
- Has a ‘can do/ will do’ attitude
- Attention to detail with the ability to analysis their own performance and takes steps to improve this
- Takes pride in the quality of their workmanship
- Remains focused when faced with competing demands
- Keeps people informed of progress on key tasks
- Good customer communications skills with the ability to adapts their communication style to suit their customer/ colleague responding to their feedback
- Good time and organisational management skills
- Is open to new ideas and listens to other people’s point of view
- Is open and honest
- Consistently makes decision which brings benefit to customers
- Always conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner
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North East & Tees Valley
Durham Office, 0191 377 4570
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Leeds Office, 0113 399 3030