MHS Homes • Chatham ME4 4LL
About this role
Job Advert
We are looking for two experienced Multi Trade Operative (Plasterer) to deliver a high‑quality, customer‑focused plastering
service across our social housing stock.
You will work on responsive repairs, emergency jobs, void properties and minor planned works, ensuring homes are safe, habitable,
compliant and finished to a high standard. This is a hands‑on role where pride in workmanship, right‑first‑time repairs and
excellent customer service are key.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Delivering responsive and emergency plastering repairs within agreed timescales
* Carrying out a range of plastering works, including
* Internal wall and ceiling repairs
* Skimming and patch plastering
* Making good following plumbing, electrical and building works
* Background preparation (bonding, boarding and sealing)
* Rendering and external patch repairs where required
* Diagnosing defects and selecting the most appropriate repair solution
* Working safely and compliantly in occupied homes
* Protecting residents’ belongings and maintaining clean, tidy work areas
* Using mobile working systems to record work, order materials and update jobs
* Managing your tools, vehicle and van stock
* Participating in an out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota when required
Must haves
* Proven experience completing plastering repairs and finishes in domestic properties
* Ability to achieve high‑quality, right‑first‑time finishes
* A customer‑focused, professional approach to work
* Good communication skills with residents and colleagues
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plastering (or equivalent experience)
* Full UK driving licence
Hours of work
* 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* The normal hours of duty are between 8:00am till 17:00pm and the actual hours to be worked each day will be agreed with you,
depending on the needs of the business
* There may be some Saturdays on a rota basis
We offer
* A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
* Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
* A great team of colleagues to work with
* Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
* Enhanced family leave policies
* A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
* A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that’s accessible and inclusive
* Free parking and disabled parking
* Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset
We’re a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the
job, we’ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate
they can do the job.
At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of
opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and
eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital
status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Instructions for potential applicants
Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the
shortlisting panel will only see personal details or CVs if you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done
based on your application and supporting statement. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling
us about your skills and experience.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.