Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.
Having recently merged with Network Homes, we are now an organisation of over 84,000 homes and the sixth largest housing association in the country.
We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Plasterer to join our Property Team in our Berkshire locality. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.
You'll also benefit from:
- £200 yearly Tool Allowance
- £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
- Uniform & PPE
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- A van and fuel card for business travel
- iPhone and iPad
- Generous pension and life cover
What you'll do:
As a Plasterer you will carry out all forms of plastering repairs in our properties as part of our Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demands.
- Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials.
- Preparing corner beads, and securing them in position.
- Fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, coving, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings and determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers.
- Plumbing and straightening corners, angles, wall and ceiling surfaces as well as creating decorative textures in finishing coats.
- Measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens.
- Covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, smoothing them using wet brushes and sand paper.
- Mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness.
What you'll need:
You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working as a plasterer.
Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
Enjoy working as part of a team
This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week.
Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.
This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.