Plastering jobs in Eccles

Job Title: Multi Trade / Plasterer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £33,056.00 per annum
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, full time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8-5
Location: Liverpool City Region

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Multi Trade / Plasterer

Reporting to the Damp & Mould Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out plastering and multi-trade repairs associated with damp and mould treatment works across Riverside’s properties. You will play a key role in ensuring that homes are maintained to a safe, compliant and high standard, delivering effective solutions that improve living conditions for our customers.

You will undertake a range of repairs following damp and mould inspections, including plastering, making good, basic joinery, decoration preparation and associated remedial works. Your role will contribute to the successful resolution of damp and mould cases while supporting customer satisfaction and property standards.

You will work independently as well as part of a wider team, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with agreed standards, KPIs and Riverside values.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in plastering and multi-trade repairs within a repairs and maintenance environment
• Experience carrying out repairs associated with damp and mould remediation works
• Ability to undertake a range of plastering repairs including patch plastering, skimming and full wall repairs
• Competence in undertaking additional trade tasks such as basic joinery, tiling, painting and decorating repairs
• Knowledge of property maintenance standards, ideally within a social housing environment
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively to meet service demands and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, delivering a high-quality finish at all times
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe systems of work
• Good communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with customers and colleagues
• A customer-focused mindset, delivering a high-quality service
• ·A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Role Profile

You will carry out plastering and multi-trade repairs relating to damp and mould cases, ensuring all works are completed to a high standard and in accordance with organisational procedures, quality standards and health and safety requirements. You will undertake remedial works following inspections and treatment programmes, restoring properties to a safe, clean and habitable condition.

You will manage your own workload effectively, completing repairs within agreed timescales while maintaining quality and performance standards. You will deliver a high level of customer service, communicating clearly with residents and ensuring minimal disruption during works.

You will work collaboratively with surveyors, supervisors and other trades to support efficient service delivery, respond flexibly to operational priorities and contribute to the continuous improvement of damp and mould services.

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering repairs associated with damp and mould remediation works
• Remove and replace damaged plaster, carrying out patch repairs, skimming and full wall repairs as required
• Complete making good works following damp treatment programmes
• Undertake a range of multi-trade repairs including basic joinery, tiling, decorating and associated maintenance tasks
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company standards, specifications and agreed timescales
• Maintain compliance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures at all times
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, communicating effectively with residents
• Accurately record job details, materials used and work completed using mobile technology systems
• Work collaboratively with surveyors, supervisors and other trades to support service delivery
• Ensure properties are left clean, safe and secure following completion of works
• Support the achievement of KPIs and service level agreements
• Respond flexibly to changing workloads and operational priorities
• Ensure company tools, equipment and vehicles are used safely and maintained appropriately

Other Information

• Work flexibly to meet service delivery requirements
• Adhere to Riverside policies, procedures and values at all times
• Maintain a strong focus on customer service, compliance and data accuracy
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role

Person specification

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• A minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Plastering
• Have a UK driving license held for at least 1 year.
• Good customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Self-motivated, assertive and confident.

Desirable

• Previously worked in social housing.
• NVQ 2 or NVQ 3 qualifications in joinery and/or plastering, and /or tiling would be desirable.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,056.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person