Plasterer; Multi

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Salary up to £38,762.85 (depending on skills and experience)

Location:

Bedford

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 20 days at 23:59 GMT.

Responsive Repairs Team – 40 hours weekly worked on an 8-week rota as per below:

• Shift Pattern 1 – Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (including 1 hour lunch)
• Shift Pattern 2 – Monday & Wednesday 11am-8pm. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8am-5pm
• Shift Pattern 3 – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8am-5pm, Wednesday 8am-12noon, Saturday 8:30am - 12:30

Please note, salaries are calculated based on skills, experience, and qualifications using a specific matrix. You will be required to complete a Skills confirmation document as part of the application process. If shortlisted, a member of the team will be in touch. Any qualifications listed as part of your application must be evidenced when requested.

As a Plasterer – Multi Trader, you will be responsible for the delivery and completion of repairs within our customers’ homes and empty homes (voids). You will have a core trade in plastering, with the relevant training, experience, and trade skills to cover a wide range of plastering-related repairs and works. Ideally, you will also have skills in other trades such as carpentry, plumbing, tiling, decorating, bricklaying, groundworks, and fencing, enabling you to deliver a high standard of service and quality.

As a valued member of the bpha In House Maintenance Service Team, you will be provided with uniform, tools, a company van (for business use only), and a fuel card.

• Complete plastering and associated multi-trade repairs to a high standard and quality.
• Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring positive outcomes for residents.
• Adhere to all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
• Maintain van stock and order materials responsibly.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and customers.
• Attend training, toolbox talks, and appraisals as required.
• Ensure company property and equipment are well-maintained.
• Maximise first-time fix rates and productivity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and team collaboration.

• Compliance with SHEQ standards and training requirements.
• High customer satisfaction scores and low complaint rates.
• First-time fix rate and productivity metrics.
• Quality of workmanship and post-inspection results.
• Efficient use of materials and van stock.
• Accurate and timely job reporting.

• Strong commitment to customer service excellence.
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Basic IT literacy for using handheld devices and job systems.
• Good general all-round trade and construction knowledge & experience.
• Good and relevant health and safety knowledge.
• Experience working under time constraints.
• NVQ Level 2 or higher in a Construction trade, or C&G 6219-07:
  Multi-skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

• Desire to learn new construction skills and develop within the role.
• Good knowledge of NHF schedule of rates.
• Experience working in occupied homes.
• Experience and training on working with non-licensed asbestos.
• First Aid Training.

• Ideally educated to GCSE or equivalent levels.

• We take responsibility: always do what we say, when we say we will.
• We show empathy: respect every colleague and customer.
• We are better together: committed to shared goals and standards.
• We are ambitious: always learning and striving for excellence.

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if we receive a suitable number of applications. On this basis, we advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, shared ownership and…