Plasterer in Gloucester

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes.

We are looking for a Plasterer to work in our Gloucester team. The successful individual will need to have experience working on their own initiative, competent whilst working as a mobile operative, arranging and communicating daily with customers, administration staff, and technical managers by means of telephone, email, and PDA applications.

Will be responsible for delivering high-quality plastering and finishing works on social housing properties. The role involves applying plaster to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces within residential properties that are part of social housing projects, ensuring that the work meets industry standards, safety regulations, and tenant satisfaction.

• Apply plaster to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces in both new builds and refurbished social housing properties.
• Work with various plaster types (e.g., skim plaster, render, cement-based plaster) according to the specific project requirements.
• Smooth, level, and finish surfaces to ensure a high-quality and durable finish.
• Prepare and mix plastering materials to the right consistency.
• Perform plaster repairs on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces in existing social housing properties.
• Fill cracks, holes, and imperfections, restoring surfaces to a high standard.
• Ensure any repair work complies with building regulations and social housing standards.
• Prepare surfaces for plastering, including cleaning, sanding, and priming to ensure strong adhesion of the plaster.
• Install bonding agents, backer boards, or other preparation materials where needed.
• Follow all health and safety regulations to ensure safe working conditions.
• Ensure that all plastering work is done with consideration to the tenants' needs, minimizing disruptions and maintaining clean work areas.
• Communicate effectively with tenants and property managers to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring tenants are satisfied with the work completed.
• Conduct final checks on completed work to ensure it meets both client specifications and health and safety regulations.

• Proven experience as a plasterer in a trade environment.
• Experience in social housing projects, or residential properties, including both new builds and refurbishments.
• Ability to work with different plastering materials and techniques (e.g., skimming, rendering, patching).
• Experience with repairs and maintenance of plaster surfaces.
• Strong plastering skills, including applying and finishing plaster.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and mix plaster to the correct specifications.
• Good eye for detail and high-quality finish.
• Strong time management skills to ensure that projects are completed within agreed timelines.
• Completed a plastering apprenticeship or relevant vocational training program.

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive Salary up to £16.50ph starting salary – DOE.
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions].
• Company Van + fuel card.
• Tool voucher – annual allowance to purchase tools.
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services.
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform.
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions.
• Recognition initiatives and awards.

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect.