Plasterer

About the Role

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in occupied properties • Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings following leaks, electrical work, or other trades • Apply full skims to walls and ceilings where required • Prepare surfaces to ensure a smooth and durable finish • Mix and apply plaster using appropriate tools and techniques • Maintain a clean and tidy work area, protecting residents’ belongings and flooring • Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company standards • Record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets • Work respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a professional and courteous manner • Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues • Participate in the out‑of‑hours emergency rota when required • Provide high levels of customer care at all times • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities

• ▸plaster repairs
• ▸surface prep
• ▸job recording
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸customer care
• ▸emergency rota

What You Bring

The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality plastering repairs and finishes, including patch repairs, full wall skims, ceiling work and make‑good tasks after other trades. Working in residents’ homes requires a professional, courteous approach, attention to detail and a tidy work environment while adhering to health and safety standards. We are looking for an experienced domestic plasterer who can work independently, solve problems quickly and provide excellent customer service. Candidates must hold a full UK manual driving licence, be comfortable using handheld devices for job reporting, and be willing to join an out‑of‑hours emergency rota. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to background, identity and security checks. For more information or to discuss the role, contact Laura Bourne at [email protected]. • Make good around door frames, windows, sockets, and pipework • Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance as a plasterer • Experience in Artex repairs • Full UK manual driving licence • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively • Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills • Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes • Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices • Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work • Willingness to participate in out‑of‑hours emergency rota

Requirements

• ▸plasterer
• ▸artex
• ▸driving licence
• ▸handheld devices
• ▸problem‑solving
• ▸customer service

Benefits

Mears Group is offering a full‑time permanent plasterer role in Brighton with a salary up to £38,000 per annum, plus a company van and fuel card. The position works a 42.5‑hour week, Monday to Friday, and involves responding to day‑to‑day repair requests in occupied social‑housing properties. Mears offers 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a company van with fuel card, uniform and a range of staff perks such as discounts on groceries, holidays and eye‑test vouchers. Additional benefits include an annual Mears Fun Day, paid volunteering leave, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity, the Armed Forces Covenant and social mobility. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Annual Mears Fun Day • Paid volunteering leave with community support • Staff perks with Mears Rewards (discounts on groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, share‑save scheme, etc.) • Company van, fuel card, and uniform

Work Environment

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