At a Glance
- Tasks: Join Gilmartins as a Plasterer, delivering high-quality work in social housing repairs.
- Company: Gilmartins, a leading company in social housing repairs with a focus on quality and professionalism.
- Benefits: Earn £50,000 basic salary, enjoy job security, and receive a company van for work.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of an elite team that values your skills and rewards high performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in plastering and relevant trade qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Join Gilmartins as an Elite Operative earning £50,000 Basic as a Plasterer & Decorator working across North West London. We are building the best trade team in social housing repairs and are looking for the very best operatives in the industry to join us. This is not just another trade role; it is an opportunity to join a company that rewards professionalism, quality, reliability, and leadership.
We are recruiting experienced, high-performing operatives across North West London (properties are in Barnet, Harrow, Camden, Ealing, Wembley, Hounslow, Westminster, and Hammersmith - must be willing to work in all areas) in the following trade: Plasterer (patch and some larger areas), willing to do painting & decorating, mould wash, re-pointing, and ideally basic carpentry.
£50,000 BASIC SALARY
We are offering:
- £50,000 basic salary
- Permanent, full-time employment, monthly pay
- Company van & fuel card for business use only (no personal use permitted)
- PDA & branded uniform
- Long-term job security with stable, local workstreams
- Career progression opportunities
What Makes a Gilmartins Elite Operative Different?
We are looking for operatives who:
- Take pride in delivering high-quality work
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Complete jobs right first time
- Work professionally and safely at all times
- Communicate effectively with tenants and office teams
- Support and mentor other operatives
- Maintain excellent attendance and timekeeping
- Respect company vehicles, materials, and equipment
- Represent the business professionally every day
This Role Is NOT for Everyone
The Elite Operative role comes with high standards, accountability, and responsibility. Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Consistently achieve strong KPI performance
- Maintain excellent quality inspection scores
- Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping
- Keep van stock organised and controlled
- Maintain a clean and professional vehicle
- Follow all health & safety and asbestos procedures
- Use technology and PDAs correctly
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Take ownership of jobs from start to finish
Experience Required
Applicants must have:
- Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance
- Relevant trade qualifications where applicable
- Full manual driving licence (no automatic vans available)
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working in occupied properties
- Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively
Why Join Gilmartins?
At Gilmartins, we self-deliver our contracts using directly employed operatives and specialist local teams. We believe the people on the front line are the face of the business and we reward the best accordingly. We are investing heavily into building one of the strongest operational teams in the sector and are looking for ambitious operatives who want to be recognised and rewarded for high performance.
If you are tired of being just another number and genuinely believe you are among the best in your trade, we want to hear from you. Apply today! Positions are limited and we are looking to hire immediately for the right candidates. Join a company where hard work, professionalism, accountability, and quality are genuinely recognised and rewarded.
Plasterer employer: Gilmartins
Gilmartins is an exceptional employer that values its employees and fosters a culture of recognition and growth. With a modern office environment in Houghton Regis, we offer clear progression opportunities, a competitive salary and bonus structure, and the autonomy to lead and improve contract performance. Join us to be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality service in the social housing sector.
