Wet Works / Plasterer
CV-LibraryBrentwood, EssexpermanentPosted: 16 September 2026
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Location: Essex
Salary: Up to £38,325 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An established maintenance contractor is seeking an experienced Wet Trade Multi-Skilled Operative to join its team delivering repairs and maintenance to residential properties across Essex.
This is a varied role suited to someone with a strong background in plastering who is also confident carrying out a range of additional trade tasks. Working in occupied homes, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs while providing excellent customer service.
Main Duties
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Complete plastering works including skimming, patch repairs, rendering, screeding and general making good.
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Undertake a variety of maintenance tasks across multiple trades, including:
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Basic carpentry
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Minor plumbing repairs
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Wall and floor tiling
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Internal painting and decorating
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Carry out repairs safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
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Update job information electronically using a handheld device.
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Ensure work is completed within agreed timescales and in line with company standards.
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Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.
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Liaise professionally with residents and colleagues to ensure a positive customer experience.
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Comply with all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
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Provide support to less experienced team members where required.
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Take part in an emergency or out-of-hours rota when necessary.
Essential Skills & Experience
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NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plastering or a relevant construction trade.
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Strong practical experience in plastering, rendering, screeding and associated wet trades.
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Competent in carrying out a range of general maintenance tasks across different trades.
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Previous experience working within residential repairs, maintenance or social housing is desirable.
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Good understanding of current Health & Safety legislation.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Own hand tools suitable for day-to-day maintenance work.
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Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
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Competitive salary up to £38,325 depending on experience.
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Company vehicle and fuel card.
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23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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Employee referral incentive.
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Long service recognition scheme.
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Employee discounts across shopping, leisure and wellbeing.
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Paid volunteering day each year.
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Ongoing training and opportunities for career development within a growing business
Location: Essex
Salary: Up to £38,325 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An established maintenance contractor is seeking an experienced Wet Trade Multi-Skilled Operative to join its team delivering repairs and maintenance to residential properties across Essex.
This is a varied role suited to someone with a strong background in plastering who is also confident carrying out a range of additional trade tasks. Working in occupied homes, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs while providing excellent customer service.
Main Duties
*
Complete plastering works including skimming, patch repairs, rendering, screeding and general making good.
*
Undertake a variety of maintenance tasks across multiple trades, including:
*
Basic carpentry
*
Minor plumbing repairs
*
Wall and floor tiling
*
Internal painting and decorating
*
Carry out repairs safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
*
Update job information electronically using a handheld device.
*
Ensure work is completed within agreed timescales and in line with company standards.
*
Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.
*
Liaise professionally with residents and colleagues to ensure a positive customer experience.
*
Comply with all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
*
Provide support to less experienced team members where required.
*
Take part in an emergency or out-of-hours rota when necessary.
Essential Skills & Experience
*
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plastering or a relevant construction trade.
*
Strong practical experience in plastering, rendering, screeding and associated wet trades.
*
Competent in carrying out a range of general maintenance tasks across different trades.
*
Previous experience working within residential repairs, maintenance or social housing is desirable.
*
Good understanding of current Health & Safety legislation.
*
Full UK driving licence.
*
Own hand tools suitable for day-to-day maintenance work.
*
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
*
Competitive salary up to £38,325 depending on experience.
*
Company vehicle and fuel card.
*
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
*
Employee referral incentive.
*
Long service recognition scheme.
*
Employee discounts across shopping, leisure and wellbeing.
*
Paid volunteering day each year.
*
Ongoing training and opportunities for career development within a growing business