Plastering jobs in Newark-on-Trent

The Role
Fortem Solutions are always on the look out for Trades in areas that we’re looking to build up talent pools for future contracts. We’re currently looking for Plasterers who would be interested in being kept updated about roles at Fortem in Lincoln, Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas. We would then keep you in our talent pool and let you know when new roles arise in this area. Fortem specialise in social housing and these roles would be covering a patch of houses and doing first time fix Electrical work We provide a Company Van, Fuel card, Power Tools, along with other benefits
Our Services
Fortem Solutions are a successful Nationwide business specialising in the Social Housing sector. We provide Repairs & Maintenance, Planned, Retrofit, Capital Works and Decarbonisation workstreams within Local Authorities and Housing Associations and are part of the Willmott Dixon Group.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Carry out full plastering repairs and maintenance tasks across this established Social Housing contract, ensuring all work meets high-quality standards. • Take ownership of assigned work, aiming to resolve issues on the first visit to minimise repeat visits and disruptions. • Complete all tasks within allocated budgets and timelines to maintain operational efficiency. • Reporting into the Supervisor you will support with site inspections and quality checks • Operate in accordance with company Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe working environment. • Keep up to date with the latest technical advancements and legal requirements relevant to your areas of expertise. • Execute duties with minimal supervision whilst maintaining professionalism and a strong commitment to quality. • Remain courteous and professional around the tenants
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential Criteria: • Core Trade being Plastering, but having basic skills in at least one other Trade would be advantageous • Must be able to work solo, without supervision • Must be able to use a tablet to receive jobs and create notes • Previous experience in a Plasterer role • Full, clean driving licence Desirable Criteria • Social housing experience • Past experience in a Responsive Repairs role
Benefits
• Company Van and eligible for annual bonus up to 5% • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total) • 26 weeks full pay maternity leave • 8 weeks full pay paternity leave • Annual pay reviews • Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms • Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee • Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System • 24/7 access to GP appointment for you and your immediate family from Day 1 • Private Pension with Employer contribution of 3-6%, Life Insurance and direct access • Private healthcare and dental care • Cycle to work scheme • Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
Who We Are
Fortem are Social Housing property experts. It is our sole focus, and the only sector we have worked in since inception in 2002. We successfully deliver works across three workstreams – Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit. Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters. *Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage early applications. Please apply with your updated CV or if you need any assistance with your application, please contact our team at recruitment@fortem.co.uk
Job Reference: FOR05043