Property Repairs Operative – Multi-Trade (Plasterer)
Location: Rugby
Pay Rate: £16.60 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Employer: Rugby Borough Council
Job Overview
Rugby Borough Council is looking for an experienced Property Repairs Operative (Multi-Trade – Plasterer) to join its Property Services Team.
The successful candidate will have strong plastering skills alongside experience in other building maintenance trades. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of property repairs and maintenance work, ensuring all jobs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high professional standard.
You will need to work well independently and as part of a team, while providing a polite and professional service to residents and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out plastering repairs, including patching, skimming and repairing damaged walls and ceilings.
- Undertake general property maintenance and multi-trade repairs.
- Complete additional repairs involving painting and decorating, carpentry, flooring, fencing and minor plumbing.
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
- Maintain good communication and customer service when working with residents.
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
- Work independently and as part of the wider Property Services Team.
- Complete basic IT-related tasks following in-house training.
Essential Requirements
- Professional experience in plastering.
- Experience across several additional building maintenance trades.
- Full, valid UK driving licence.
- Own basic tools required to carry out the work.
- Good understanding of health and safety.
- Ability to work independently, manage workloads and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Basic IT skills.
Working Hours
- 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Overtime may be available to meet operational demands.
- Some work may involve challenging or adverse conditions.
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave, including bank holidays and additional Christmas leave.
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Structured induction and training.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Retail discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled plasterer with additional multi-trade property maintenance experience, a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering quality repairs and excellent customer service.
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Rugby Borough Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises both community impact and employee wellbeing. With a strong commitment to personal development, we offer extensive career opportunities, hybrid working options, and a supportive work culture that fosters growth and collaboration. Join us in making a meaningful difference in one of the UK's fastest-growing boroughs while enjoying generous benefits such as 35 days of leave, learning programmes, and family-friendly policies.
