Plasterer
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,207.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gentoo Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We’re a values-driven, charitable organisation on a mission to make a real difference in Sunderland. Every day, we provide more than 60,000 people with a place they’re proud to call home.
Our vision is clear: everyone deserves a good-quality home they can afford. We invest millions of pounds each year to keep our homes safe and decent, while also playing a part in tackling the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of modern, energy-efficient homes for rent right here in Sunderland.
If you share our passion for creating thriving communities and want to be part of something that truly matters, we’d love for you to join us and help achieve our vision.
If you have any accessibility needs or require adjustments, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a large number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Salary :
£36,207.00
Job Description:
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and making a real difference in the lives of our customers.
We are delighted to invest further and expand our teams with a new opportunity for an experienced Plasterer to join Gentoo’s Property Maintenance team, working across the City of Sunderland. This new role highlights our dedication to growth and delivering exceptional service to our customers. You will play a key role working alongside a great maintenance team to carry out all Plastering works to our customers’ homes. Your skills will directly contribute to keeping our customers safe and happy in their homes. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Our customers are at the core of everything we do, and we are looking for individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional service. Strong communication skills with customers, colleagues, and wider teams are essential to delivering an exceptional service to every customer.
Working a standard 36-hour working week, with flexibility to accommodate occasional overtime as needed to support the business. We are also proud to offer training and development opportunities, empowering you to expand your expertise, enhance your performance, and achieve professional growth.
A full UK driving licence and a basic DBS check (arranged and funded by Gentoo) are required for this position.
Key responsibilities will include:
Work as part of a team to carry out all plastering works, including boarding, skimming walls and ceilings, Artex works, ceramic tiling, rendering and damp-proof work in both customer and empty homes.
Ensure appropriate parts and materials are available to complete jobs on time whilst ensuring effective management of your van-based stock.
Provide excellent customer service by fostering clear communication and a respectful attitude toward customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Carry out all works to the relevant legal, obligatory and Gentoo Group standards.
What we are looking for:
A full UK driver's license.
Served a recognised (Indentured) craft apprenticeship in Plastering or City & Guilds advanced Craft Certificate in Plastering or NVQ Level 2 in Plastering.
Experience in ceramic tiling.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health & Safety regulations.
The ability to work at height and in external environments.
Effective communication and customer care skills.
A flexible approach to meet the demands of the role.
Competence in the use of handheld IT systems.
Openness to continual learning and developing skills in order to carry out duties and responsibilities.
Some of our great benefits include:
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
• Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
• Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary
Our vision is clear: everyone deserves a good-quality home they can afford. We invest millions of pounds each year to keep our homes safe and decent, while also playing a part in tackling the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of modern, energy-efficient homes for rent right here in Sunderland.
If you share our passion for creating thriving communities and want to be part of something that truly matters, we’d love for you to join us and help achieve our vision.
If you have any accessibility needs or require adjustments, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a large number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Salary :
£36,207.00
Job Description:
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and making a real difference in the lives of our customers.
We are delighted to invest further and expand our teams with a new opportunity for an experienced Plasterer to join Gentoo’s Property Maintenance team, working across the City of Sunderland. This new role highlights our dedication to growth and delivering exceptional service to our customers. You will play a key role working alongside a great maintenance team to carry out all Plastering works to our customers’ homes. Your skills will directly contribute to keeping our customers safe and happy in their homes. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Our customers are at the core of everything we do, and we are looking for individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional service. Strong communication skills with customers, colleagues, and wider teams are essential to delivering an exceptional service to every customer.
Working a standard 36-hour working week, with flexibility to accommodate occasional overtime as needed to support the business. We are also proud to offer training and development opportunities, empowering you to expand your expertise, enhance your performance, and achieve professional growth.
A full UK driving licence and a basic DBS check (arranged and funded by Gentoo) are required for this position.
Key responsibilities will include:
Work as part of a team to carry out all plastering works, including boarding, skimming walls and ceilings, Artex works, ceramic tiling, rendering and damp-proof work in both customer and empty homes.
Ensure appropriate parts and materials are available to complete jobs on time whilst ensuring effective management of your van-based stock.
Provide excellent customer service by fostering clear communication and a respectful attitude toward customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Carry out all works to the relevant legal, obligatory and Gentoo Group standards.
What we are looking for:
A full UK driver's license.
Served a recognised (Indentured) craft apprenticeship in Plastering or City & Guilds advanced Craft Certificate in Plastering or NVQ Level 2 in Plastering.
Experience in ceramic tiling.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health & Safety regulations.
The ability to work at height and in external environments.
Effective communication and customer care skills.
A flexible approach to meet the demands of the role.
Competence in the use of handheld IT systems.
Openness to continual learning and developing skills in order to carry out duties and responsibilities.
Some of our great benefits include:
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
• Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
• Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary
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