Job Details

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.