Job Description

Salary

35,700 per annum

Location

Wythenshawe, Manchester

Hours of work

39 per week

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in 15 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy
We're expanding our Property Services team and are looking for

two skilled and reliable Multi-Skilled Plasterers

to join Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG).


If you're 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, you'll deliver a high-quality, responsive repairs and maintenance service across WCHG homes and sites. While plastering will be your core trade, you'll also carry out a range of associated multi-skilled repairs to help keep our properties safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose.


You'll 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 You'll 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 We're 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 - Thursday 22nd 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, don't 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 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 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 1,100 new homes over the next five years with 195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Real Living Wage

Westfield Health

Training and Development

Recognition and Reward

Volunteering within the local community