Plasterer

Were expanding our Property Services team and are looking for two skilled and reliable Multi-Skilled Plasterers to join Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG).

If youre an experienced plasterer who takes pride in high-quality workmanship enjoys working in occupied homes and values excellent customer service this is a great opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to our customers every day.

About the Role

As a Multi-Skilled Plasterer youll deliver a high-quality responsive repairs and maintenance service across WCHG homes and sites. While plastering will be your core trade youll also carry out a range of associated multi-skilled repairs to help keep our properties safe well-maintained and fit for purpose.

Youll work independently and alongside other trades engaging positively with tenants completing work right first time and ensuring homes are left clean safe and tidy.

What Youll Be Doing

Carrying out all aspects of plastering including boarding skimming rendering and damp-related works
Completing planned and reactive repairs in occupied homes and on construction sites
Undertaking associated multi-skilled tasks such as minor joinery tiling blockwork and making good
Using hand and powered tools materials and equipment safely and effectively
Loading transporting and disposing of materials and waste
Liaising directly with customers explaining work clearly and providing a professional service
Completing all required job documentation accurately
Working to targets and agreed timescales
Following all health & safety procedures and safe systems of work
Participating in out-of-hours emergency cover when required

What Were Looking For

Essential:
NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Plastering
Experience working in a building or construction environment
Experience of housing maintenance and/or reactive repairs
Strong technical knowledge of plastering methods materials and safety procedures
Ability to carry out multi-skilled maintenance tasks alongside core plastering work
Proven customer-focused approach
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to work at height in confined spaces and in varied conditions
Flexibility to participate in emergency/out-of-hours work

Desirable:
Experience working in social housing
Willingness to undertake enhanced DBS checks
Commitment to ongoing training and upskilling

Application Deadline - Thursday22nd January

Please note the above date is subject to change and the advert may be closed early dependent on applications received. If you are interested in applying dont wait!

Why join us

As an Investors in People Health & Wellbeing recognised employer we offer a wide range of benefits such as;

• 25 days Annual Leave rising to 30 with length of service and subject to approval the option to buy and sell additional annual leave*
• Enhanced leave options for Maternity Paternity Adoption & Shared Parental Leave*
• Enhanced Pension scheme contributions
• Our Health Care Plan gives you money back for dental optical therapy costs and more
• Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes
• Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits i.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language
• Car Lease Scheme Cycle to Work scheme*
• Volunteering days in the local community
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension option*

*Subject to eligibility criteria

About Us

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14000 properties providing homes for more than 29000 people in Wythenshawe South Manchester.

We are committed to investing in the health wellbeing and development of colleagues who we will reward fairly and empower and trust to deliver their best work for the benefit of WCHG our customers and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. WCHG operates anonymous recruitment selection practices. A disability confident employer WCHG will work to make reasonable adjustments where possible throughout its employment processes.

Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our customers and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1100 new homes over the next five years with 195m estimated investment leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14000 properties providing homes for more than 29000 people in Wythenshawe South Manchester.

Awarded Investors in People Health & Wellbeing and officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer UK three years running since 2019 WCHG is now amongst an elite group of world class organisations recognised for demonstrating a commitment to high performance through excellent people management and provides local employment to 530 colleagues.

Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our tenants and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1100 new homes over the next five years with 195m estimated investment leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.