Job Description
Plasterer
(Housing Association)
Basic salary up to £33,075 p.a, plus van, fuel card, PDA, company uniform, and overtime
Location: Southampton
Reed Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Plasterer for our client who is a reputable Housing Association, for the Southampton region.
What you'll do:
As a Plasterer you will carry out all forms of plastering repairs in our properties as part of their 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 sandpaper.
* 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.
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