Plasterer Multi-Trader

Job Title

Plasterer Multi‑Trader

Salary

£25–£27 per hour

Location

Saffron Walden (CB11 4LH)

Employment Type

Long‑term temporary (Social Housing Maintenance)

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Plasterer Multi‑Trader to join a busy social housing maintenance team working across properties in CB10, CB11, CM22, CM23 and CM24. This is a long‑term temporary position carrying out a mixture of day‑to‑day repairs, some planned works and general maintenance within occupied properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing minor patch work through to full board and skim, renewals and installations in occupied properties
• Multi‑trade works including:
  • Tiling (splashbacks)
  • Painting & decorating
  • General domestic repairs
• Working towards a first‑time fix wherever possible
• Planning and managing your own daily workload to meet contract SLAs
• Logging works accurately and completing daily job sheets
• Ensuring all work meets high standards of safety and quality
• Providing a professional, respectful service to tenants
• Reporting any additional or follow‑on works required
• Maintaining van stock, equipment and materials
• Working independently or as part of a team when required

Essential Criteria

• Experience working in occupied residential settings
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and own transport (mileage will be paid)
• Ability to work independently across a dispersed housing patch

Desirable Criteria

• Previous social housing repairs experience
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plastering or time‑served equivalent
• Experience using a PDA for job sheets
• Understanding of responsive repairs and maintenance environments
• Knowledge of SOR codes would be helpful but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £25–£27 per hour
• Long‑term temporary assignment with potential for a permanent role
• Own van required with good mileage rate; company van and fuel card provided
• Work across a dedicated CB10, CB11, CM22, CM23 and CM24 patch
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to contribute to improving the quality and safety of tenants’ homes

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