Plasterer/Tiler

2 posts available.

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced plasterer/tiler to join C-urb’s Planned Maintenance team.

The role will involve plaster and tiler work as part of new kitchen and bathroom installations and general plastering and tiling repairs in tenants’ homes.

The Plasterer/Tiler will work as part of a multi-skilled trade team carrying out kitchen/ bathroom installations, rewires and property refurbishments and will be able to carry out multi-trade tasks when required.

We are looking for applications from experienced Plasterer/Tilers who demonstrate high professional standards, especially in respect of quality and customer service.

The post will be based in Link’s Falkirk Office but there will be a requirement to work throughout Link’s areas of operation, therefore a driving licence is essential. The plasterer/tiler will be able to plan their own workload and work flexibly to ensure that timescales are met.

About You

As an experienced Plasterer/Tiler, you will have an NVQ/City & Guilds in Plastering/Tiling or equivalent and proven experience in a similar role. This role requires a competent knowledge of Plaster manufactured components and you will be competent in other core trades associated with Plastering installations. Knowledge of and a commitment to excellent customer care is essential to this role.

As Plasterer/Tiler, you will have a sound knowledge and awareness of relevant Health and Safety requirements and an understanding of legislation and how both impact on method of work and customer needs. This role requires knowledge of a variety of traditional and non-traditional construction methods.

In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack on our website.

What’s in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.

As a Link employee, you’ll likely benefit from the following:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme

• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year

• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days

• Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay

• Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership

• Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options

• Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme

• Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries

• Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services

• Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being

• Annual flu vaccination

• Access to a savings and borrowing scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more!

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please visit our website.

You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers’ expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

Closing Date: Midnight on Thursday 30 January 2025.

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Thursday 13 February 2025 at Link’s Falkirk office.

How to Apply

Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button on our website. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies but you don’t need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.

We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team and detailing which format you would require.

Please note that CV’s will not be considered.

Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description.

We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.