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Plasterer

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Posting date: 27 August 2025
Salary: £30,818 to £33,997 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 September 2025
Location: Scottish Borders, Scotland
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Scottish Borders Housing Association
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Salary: £30,818 - £33,997 per year
Location: Scottish Borders
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with occasional stand-by hours
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 15 September, 9.00am

Are you passionate about delivering high-standard plastering services in a thriving, supportive environment? We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team, contributing to excellent maintenance and improvement works across our homes and properties in the Scottish Borders.

Role Overview:
The successful candidate will carry out all aspects of plastering / roughcasting work as required to Tenant's homes and communal areas. You will ensure all work is delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high-quality standard, demonstrating excellent customer service and respect for our Tenants at all times.

Key Responsibilities for Maintenance Plasterer:
- Deliver plastering / roughcasting duties in line with repair, maintenance, and planned refurbishment schedules to the Association’s properties.
- Record work undertaken and accurately report any resource use or further requirements.
- Responsible for maintaining materials, tools, and van stock in good order and ensuring safe storage and transport.
- Always adhere to Health and Safety guidelines to protect yourself, colleagues, tenants, and the public.
- Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team to meet programme deadlines.
- Maintain high levels of communication with tenants, ensuring minimal disruption and a customer-centred approach.
- Keep up to date with best practice, Association policies, and tenant participation commitments.

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
- City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Plastering (or equivalent relevant training and on-the-job experience).
- Time-served Plasterer / Roughcaster with proven experience in domestic repair, maintenance, or refurbishment environments.
- Ability to complete all plastering work to a high-quality finish with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving ability and adaptable to varying repair requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; customer-focused approach to service delivery.
- Awareness of equality, diversity, and up-to-date health and safety practices.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexibly when required.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.


Benefits of Working for SBHA:
Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a flexible working, a competitive salary, generous annual leave, generous sick pay entitlement, life assurance and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

How to Apply – Plasterer Social Housing Recruitment
If you are interested in being part of our inclusive and high-performing team please visit our career site, and review the job description and person specification before submitting your application. Please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in your CV and supporting statement.

Please note - Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and as such, does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, oversees applicants who do not already have the right to live and /or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.

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