Plasterer in Brighton

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary: up to £38,000 per annum, plus company van & fuel card

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8 AM‑5 PM Monday‑Friday)

You’ll be working across occupied properties, responding to day‑to‑day repair requests. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem‑solve and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.

This is a hands‑on role focused on delivering high‑quality plastering repairs and finishes in occupied social housing properties. You’ll be responsible for a range of tasks including patch repairs, full wall skims, ceiling works and making good following other trades. Working in residents’ homes requires a professional approach, attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and respectful environment.

• Carry out responsive plastering repairs in occupied properties
• Complete patch repairs to walls and ceilings following leaks, electrical work, or other trades
• Apply full skims to walls and ceilings where required
• Make good around door frames, windows, sockets and pipework
• Prepare surfaces to ensure a smooth and durable finish
• Mix and apply plaster using appropriate tools and techniques
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, protecting residents’ belongings and flooring
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company standards
• Record job details, materials used and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Work respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a professional and courteous manner
• Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns or property issues
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours emergency rota when required
• Provide high levels of customer care at all times
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plasterer position
• Experience in Artex repairs
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
• willingness to participate in out‑of‑hours emergency rota

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank‑you from the Executive team for all the hard work
• Volunteering leave – paid volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts up to 10% on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, ShareSave scheme and more
• Family‑friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card and uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have fewer than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant background, identity and security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive; we are a disability‑confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during application stages to help us better understand diverse experiences. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.