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PLASTERER – HOUSING REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

Burngreave Building Company Ltd – Sheffield

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Sheffield and surrounding areas
Experience: Minimum 3 Years Required
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence Required

Burngreave Building Company Ltd is a well-established and growing building maintenance and construction company based in Sheffield. Due to continued business growth and an increase in our workload, we are looking to recruit skilled and experienced Plasterers to join our expanding repairs and maintenance team.

The role will predominantly involve responsive repairs, planned maintenance, void property refurbishments and plastering works within the social housing sector and insurance resinstatement works , working on properties maganged by housing authtority to Insurance claims

We are looking for reliable, hardworking and experienced plasterers who can confidently carry out all aspects of internal and external plastering, including skimming, patch plastering, bonding, rendering, plasterboarding, dry lining and general making-good works.

candidates must be comfortable working in occupied properties, diagnosing defects and completing repairs efficiently to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established company offering long-term, permanent employment, a consistent workload and opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

The successful candidates will be responsible for a wide range of plastering and associated maintenance works, including:

Plastering & Finishing Works

• Carrying out responsive plastering repairs and planned maintenance within occupied and vacant properties
• Skimming walls and ceilings to a high-quality finish.
• Carrying out patch plastering and making-good works following plumbing, electrical and general building repairs.
• Applying bonding, backing plaster and finishing coats to walls and ceilings.
• Removing defective, loose or damaged plaster and preparing surfaces for reinstatement.
• Repairing cracked, blown and water-damaged plaster.
• Plasterboarding walls and ceilings, including replacing damaged plasterboard.
• Dry lining, dot-and-dab boarding, jointing and taping.
• Installing and repairing corner beads, stop beads and associated plastering accessories.
• Carrying out full-room plastering and ceiling renewals where required.

External Rendering & General Building Works

• Carrying out external rendering repairs and renewals.
• Removing defective render and preparing surfaces for new applications.
• Applying sand and cement render and other suitable rendering systems.
• Carrying out minor external wall repairs and associated making-good works.
• Undertaking minor associated maintenance tasks where required.

Repairs, Surveys & Maintenance

• Identifying plaster defects and assessing the extent of repairs required.
• Recognising signs of damp, water ingress or underlying defects and reporting these to management before undertaking repairs.
• Providing accurate information on additional works, materials and labour requirements.
• Working alongside other trades to complete repairs and property refurbishments.
• Ensuring all surfaces are correctly prepared and finished to a professional standard.

Job Management & Communication

• Using a company-provided PDA/tablet to receive daily job instructions and update work progress electronically.
• Completing electronic job sheets, photographs, material requirements and reports.
• Liaising with supervisors, planners and schedulers when works cannot be completed on the first visit.
• Providing detailed information to allow follow-on works to be arranged efficiently.
• Managing daily workloads and completing allocated jobs within agreed timescales.
• Reporting additional defects or health and safety concerns promptly.

Customer Service & Health and Safety

• Providing excellent customer service to residents, clients and colleagues.
• Maintaining a professional and respectful approach when working in tenants' homes.
• Protecting residents' belongings, floors and surrounding areas before commencing works.
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe throughout the job.
• Following all company health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
• Ensuring all completed works meet the company's quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in plastering and property maintenance.
• Proven experience in skimming, bonding, patch plastering and plasterboard repairs.
• Ability to carry out both small reactive repairs and larger plastering projects.
• Experience working on walls and ceilings affected by water damage or defective plaster.
• Good knowledge of surface preparation and plastering techniques.
• Ability to produce a high-quality finish consistently.
• Experience in external rendering and associated repairs.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily workloads.
• Full UK driving licence – essential.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable using a PDA, tablet or smartphone to complete electronic paperwork.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working in occupied properties and void refurbishments.
• NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in Plastering.
• CSCS Card.
• Experience in rendering, dry lining and associated general building repairs.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company vehicle
• Company-provided PDA/tablet for electronic job management.
• Consistent workload through established social housing maintenance contracts.
• Opportunities for additional training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities for suitable candidates.
• Supportive working environment within an established and growing company.

Application Questions

Please answer the following questions when applying:

• How many years of professional plastering experience do you have?
• Have you previously worked on social housing responsive repairs and maintenance contracts? (Yes/No)
• Are you confident carrying out both patch plastering and full-room skimming independently? (Yes/No)
• Do you have experience carrying out plasterboarding, bonding, dry lining and ceiling repairs? (Yes/No)
• Do you have experience carrying out external rendering repairs and renewals? (Yes/No)
• Have you worked on water-damaged walls and ceilings, including removing defective plaster and reinstating finishes? (Yes/No)
• Are you comfortable working in occupied properties and dealing directly with residents? (Yes/No)
• Are you comfortable using a PDA or tablet to receive jobs and complete electronic paperwork? (Yes/No)
• Do you hold a full UK driving licence? (Yes/No)

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Plasterer, Maintenance Plasterer or Plastering Multi-Skilled Operative looking for a secure, long-term position with a well-established and growing company, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV, outlining your plastering experience, qualifications and relevant maintenance background.

Burngreave Building Company Ltd
Sheffield

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Location: In Person

Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person