Plasterer - Multitrade
London Borough of Hillingdon
Repairs & Maintenance£36,693 - £37,794 per annumPermanentCloses: 15 November 2026
About the role
We are looking for a Multi-Trade Plasterer to join our team and deliver high-quality repairs while providing excellent customer service. If you take pride in your work, enjoy problem-solving, and have a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect role for you!
As a Multi-Trade Plasterer, you will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out plastering work, and completing associated tasks to ensure a first-time fix. You will also maintain tools, materials, and equipment while ensuring health and safety standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose faults and determine the correct remedial work.
- Carry out all aspects of plastering, including repairs and new installations.
- Perform associated tasks such as timber stud removal and renewal, skirting and architrave refitting, and surface preparation.
- Provide excellent customer service, ensuring residents are satisfied with the work.
- Maintain and safeguard tools, equipment, and company vehicles.
- Dispose of debris and ensure work areas are left clean and tidy.
- Accurately record work details, including materials used and time spent.
- Follow health and safety regulations to minimize risk to yourself and others.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience as a plasterer with multi-trade skills.
- Ability to diagnose faults and determine appropriate repairs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of repairs and service delivery. If you're ready for a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and take the next step in your career!
- Diagnose faults and determine the correct remedial work.
About us
- We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
- Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Perkbox Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
- Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:- Enhanced DBS Check
- Qualifications Check
- 5 years of Referencing
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.