Plasterer

Overview

This is a permanent, full-time plasterer position based in Dover, Kent, supporting a responsive repairs programme within occupied social housing homes. The role is practical and varied, with a strong focus on delivering reliable plastering repairs and high-quality finishes while working in residents’ properties.

The successful candidate will be expected to handle day-to-day plastering tasks to a high standard, work neatly and respectfully in lived-in homes, and contribute to maintaining good housing conditions across the contract.

Pay and working pattern

The role offers an hourly rate of up to £15.56. A company van and fuel card are included. Working hours are 42.5 per week, typically from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.

What you will be doing

• Deliver plastering repairs in occupied properties as part of a responsive maintenance service.
• Carry out patch repairs to walls and ceilings after leaks, electrical works, or other trades.
• Prepare surfaces and apply plaster, bonding, boarding, rendering, and skimming as needed.
• Restore damaged walls and ceilings through patching or full re-plastering.
• Complete full skims on walls and ceilings where required.
• Make good around doors, windows, sockets, and pipework.
• Prepare surfaces to achieve a smooth, durable finish.
• Mix and apply plaster using the correct tools and methods.
• Keep the work area clean and protected, including residents’ belongings and flooring.
• Work in line with health and safety rules and company standards.
• Log job information, materials used, and completion notes using a handheld device or job sheet.
• Maintain a courteous, professional manner in residents’ homes.
• Flag any additional works, safeguarding matters, or property concerns.
• Take part in the out-of-hours emergency rota when required.
• Deliver consistently strong customer care.

What the employer is looking for

• Proven background in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plastering role.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work on your own and organise your workload effectively.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Strong customer service skills, especially in occupied homes.
• Sound understanding of health and safety and safe working practices.
• Comfort using handheld devices or job management systems for recording work.
• Willingness to join the out-of-hours emergency rota.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day as a thank-you event for staff.
• Paid volunteering leave to support community activity.
• Access to staff discounts through Mears Rewards, including savings on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, and more, plus a share save scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided.

Eligibility and other conditions

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

To drive a company vehicle, you must be over 21 years old, have held your licence for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 penalty points.

All appointments are subject to relevant background, identity, and security checks before employment begins.

The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion, is a Disability Confident employer, supports the Armed Forces Covenant, holds the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, and has an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership. Applicants may also choose to share voluntary background information during the application process to help improve understanding of social mobility; this is optional and does not affect eligibility.

For application support or questions, contact Francesca Swan at francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk.