plasterer

About the Role

We are looking for a Plasterer to join our Onward Repairs team on a permanent basis. The purpose of the role is to deliver property maintenance services in line with all group standards and key performance indicators, ensuring a high standard at all times while observing all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements during repair activities in customers’ homes, empty properties and for other clients as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery – assess, coordinate and undertake the most cost‑effective repair solution in line with Onward specification or approved best practice, organising materials and maintaining an adequate stock for operatives, including van‑based stock.
• Customer Service – provide excellent customer service while ensuring prompt work of the required standard.
• Liaison and Technical Advice – liaise with clients, customers and colleagues regarding access, safe working practices, assessment of repairs requirements and progress of repairs.
• Quality – ensure all work is delivered to a high standard.
• Records – complete jobs on PDAs and maintain other records as required, including access details, materials used, job progression and follow‑on information.
• Health and Safety – undertake work in line with all health and safety requirements, demonstrating a sound working knowledge of key legislative information and safe working practices, and assisting the promotion of Health & Safety.
• Work Equipment – operate light machinery, plant and powered hand tools in accordance with recognised safety procedures, and be responsible for the safe use and daily maintenance of allocated company vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £33,950 per annum (£17.65 hourly).
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays – a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum, equivalent to 8 weeks.
• Salary Finance – access to short and long‑term loans and a savings facility.
• Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Immediate entry to the pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
• A flexible working environment with a range of family‑friendly policies, cash plan with financial benefits and options to extend to family.
• Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24‑hour private GP access and more.
• Paid leave for absence, including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Learning for Life scheme – up to £150 annually.
• Access to a wide range of discounts and cash‑back offers across retail, automotive, holidays, and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
• Career development support with training and qualification access.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Sound knowledge of building construction, components, building trades and applicable building regulations.
• Experience of working in a customer‑focussed service.
• Proven ability to deliver a quality customer‑centred repairs service.
• Experience in a target‑driven environment.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations, regulations and ACOPS relevant to the post, in line with HASAWA 1974.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within a commercial and domestic property maintenance environment.
• Experience of delivering services within the social housing sector.
• Experience of using PDA technology (hand‑held/mobile working technology).

Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum of L2 NVQ or equivalent qualification in plastering and relevant experience.
• Appropriate CSCS card.

Desirable:

• Hold relevant health and safety qualifications related to the sector/construction industry.
• Asbestos awareness training.
• Relevant power tool training.
• Manual handling training.
• Appropriate and current training in COSHH & PPE.
• Access equipment and working at height training (e.g. mobile work platforms).

About the Organisation

Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the North West, with 35,000 properties across the region. We are committed to building 500 new homes each year and to creating a positive, inclusive workplace for all colleagues.

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