Building Maintenance Operative (Plasterer / Tiler).

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on tradesperson to carry out plastering, tiling, painting and general finishing work across their buildings, along with external repair and block work. The successful candidate will take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance, keeping internal and external areas safe, well presented and in good repair. This role suits a skilled finisher who is comfortable working independently across a variety of tasks. Hours: This is a full-time role (minimum 39 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities

Internal FinishingPlaster, skim and render walls and ceilings, including patch repairs and full re-skimsInstall, fix and repair plasterboard, including taping, joint filling and sanding to a smooth finishSet out and lay wall and floor tiles, including cutting, adhesive application, grouting and sealingPrepare surfaces and apply paint, primers and finishes to walls, ceilings, woodwork and metalworkCarry out caulking, sealing and minor making-good after other tradesRepair cracks, damp-damaged areas and general wear to internal finishesExternal WorksLay blocks and bricks for boundary walls, repairs, small extensions and outbuildingsRender, point and repair external wallsCarry out repairs to paths, steps, kerbs and paved areasMaintain drainage gullies, gutters and downpipesPaint and treat external surfaces, fences and gatesGeneralPlan and prioritise planned and reactive maintenance tasksMeasure, estimate and order materials for jobsRead basic drawings and work to specificationMaintain tools and equipment in good, safe conditionFollow all health and safety procedures, including safe working at heightKeep simple records of work completed and report defects to the supervisorRequirementsMinimum 3 years' experience as a plasterer, tiler or finishing tradespersonProven skill in plastering, skimming, tiling, painting and joint filling to a high standardExperience in block laying and external repair workTrade qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent certified experience in a construction tradeValid Safe Pass (or willingness to obtain one before starting)Able to work on your own initiative and manage your own workloadGood standard of spoken English for site safety and communicationPhysically fit, with the ability to work at height and outdoors in all weathersDesirableExperience driving a tractor for moving materials around the sitePlumbing experience, such as fitting and repairing taps, toilets, pipework and radiatorsExperience with dry lining or carpentry repairsFull driving licenceManual Handling and Working at Height certificates