Job Description

Dartford & Surrounding Areas

£23.90 per hour

Temporary Full-Time

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the South West, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales.

We are currently working in partnership with a leading social housing maintenance contractor to recruit an experienced Plasterer to join their responsive repairs and maintenance team covering Dartford and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation offering long-term work, a company van and fuel card, and the opportunity to work within a busy responsive repairs team delivering essential maintenance services to occupied social housing properties.

• Carrying out plastering repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties
• Completing patch plastering, skimming, rendering and making good to a high standard
• Undertaking wall and floor tiling where required
• Carrying out basic carpentry repairs including skirting, doors and minor joinery works
• Completing painting and decorating following repair works
• Diagnosing maintenance issues and delivering first-time fixes wherever possible
• Updating job information accurately using PDA/mobile working systems
• Working closely with supervisors and planners to ensure repairs are completed within agreed service levels
• Delivering excellent customer service while working within residents' homes
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety regulations

• Previous experience working as a Plasterer within social housing, housing associations, local authorities or domestic property maintenance
• Strong experience in skimming, patch plastering, rendering and making good
• Competent in wall and floor tiling
• Basic carpentry and decorating skills
• Experience working within occupied properties
• Experience using PDA or mobile working devices is advantageous
• NVQ Level 2/3 Plastering or equivalent experience preferred
• Own hand tools
• Full UK Driving Licence

• £23.90 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)
• Temporary position with ongoing work
• Company van and fuel card
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunity to secure long-term work with a leading social housing maintenance contractor

• Experienced Plasterer with strong wet trade skills
• Previous experience within social housing responsive repairs
• Competent in basic carpentry, tiling and decorating
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Committed to delivering high-quality repairs and first-class customer service

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ben Thomas at Build Recruitment.

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