About the role
Multi Skilled Plasterer (Housing Repairs) Helping keep homes safe, and running smoothly
Join our trusted Direct Works team and make a visible difference to residents every day. Working alongside skilled colleagues who put quality and safety first, you’ll deliver a varied mix of responsive repairs, planned works, voids and refurbishment across council properties. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same combining strong technical standards with first-class customer care.
Hours: 37 per week
Grade: 9
Location: Various locations across the borough
Service requirement: Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota
Team: Housing Repairs Direct Works
Reports to: Repairs Supervisor
What we’re looking for
NVQ Level 2 diploma in plastering or Time-served plastering apprenticeship and substantial industry experience
Experience in the building industry and in carrying out multi-skilled tasks
Knowledge of safe working procedures in operational/high-risk environments
Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritise workloads and complete work documentation
Confident using ICT/mobile systems (e.g., PDA/iPad)
Full, valid driving licence
Willingness to take part in the out-of-hours emergency repairs rota
Ideally (but not essential), you’ll have:
Gas Safe, CSCS card and/or JIB membership
Understanding of wider council property maintenance (housing, flats, schools and public buildings)
CPC and tachograph licence (when driving 7.5 tonnes)
Why join us
Make a direct, positive impact in the local community
Generous annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing by a further 5 days after 5 years’ continuous local government service
Flexible working options (where service allows)
Training and career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme (Your Care) to support health and wellbeing
Employee Volunteering Policy
Diversity-related employee groups
