Plasterer in King's Lynn

We have a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Plasterer - so if you are experienced, driven and passionate about offering excellent customer service, this could be the role for you!

Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across West and North Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living.

At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.

Requirements

• Carry out a wide range of plastering repairs and maintenance works making good following other trades, in line with the Freebridge Standard and industry best practice to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Use trade knowledge and experience to identify issues, assess the extent of repairs required, prepare surfaces, and select appropriate materials and repair methods to deliver durable, high-quality finishes.
• Communicate clearly with customers and colleagues regarding plastering works being undertaken, including explaining repair processes, expected drying times, access requirements, and completion timescales while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Work safely and responsibly at all times, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, safe systems of work, COSHH requirements, asbestos awareness procedures, and all internal guidance to protect yourself, colleagues and customers.
• Manage plastering works from initial inspection through to completion, including assessing repair requirements, ordering materials, preparing work areas, completing repairs, carrying out finishing checks, and accurately completing all paperwork or electronic job records within required timescales.

We are looking for someone who has:

• City & Guilds (or other recognised awarding body) trade qualification in plastering.
• At least 3 years experience in a maintenance environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work on own initiative.
• Full valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:

• An Annual Salary of: £36,261.23 plus company van and fuel card.
• Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.
• Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.
• Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.
• Pension Scheme: A great pension scheme with generous employer contributions (up to 12%).

Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.