Plastering Repairs Technician

SettleParadigm; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing group in High Wycombe is seeking a Plastering Repairs Technician to join its Direct Labour Operation. The role involves high-quality plastering repairs in residents' homes. Offering a salary of £39,968 per annum, benefits include a fully equipped hybrid van, tools, and a supportive work environment. Key qualifications include relevant certifications or extensive experience in plastering, strong communication skills, and a commitment to customer service. This is a full-time, permanent position with 42.5 hours per week and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Health cash plan

Family-friendly leave

Paid professional subscription

Qualifications

• Must have relevant qualifications or extensive experience in plastering.
• Apprentice-trained or at least 5 years' experience as a plasterer.
• Ability to carry out additional maintenance tasks beyond plastering.

Responsibilities

• Undertake plastering maintenance work unsupervised.
• Carry out reactive repairs including larger plastering tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service while delivering high-quality workmanship.

Skills

Plastering

Customer service

Communication

Health & safety regulations

Education

City & Guilds Part 1 & 2

NVQ2 in relevant field

5 years’ experience as a plasterer

Tools

Hybrid van

Tablet device

Job description

We are recruiting a Plastering Repairs Technician to join our Direct Labour Operation (DLO).
Office Location: High Wycombe / Chesham
Area of Work: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £39,968 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Full time, 42.5 hours per week

This role has become available following an internal move within the team. The key purpose of the position is to deliver high‑quality plastering repairs and associated maintenance tasks in residents’ homes, ensuring safe working practices, first‑time fixes, and excellent customer service.

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

About the Role / Team

We’re looking for a skilled Plastering Repairs Technician to join our Direct Labour Operation (DLO). You’ll complete maintenance work in our properties, specialising in plastering while also carrying out minor day‑to‑day repairs.

You’ll work closely with residents, providing excellent customer service while delivering safe, professional and high‑quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake plastering maintenance work unsupervised, ensuring high standards and first‑time fixes

• Carry out reactive repairs, including larger plastering tasks and rendering

• Apply and finish acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials

• Prepare surfaces, secure corner beads and create decorative textures

• Install plasterboard, insulation and vapour barriers

• Complete additional maintenance tasks as needed, ensuring a seamless service for customers

What We Provide

• A fully equipped hybrid van, fuel card and all necessary tools

• An electronic tablet to view job schedules and access company updates

• Work clothing, mobile phone and tablet

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, NVQ2) or extensive experience in plastering

• Apprentice‑trained or at least 5 years’ experience as a plasterer

• Proficiency in maintenance and repairs, particularly plastering

• Strong knowledge of construction and health & safety regulations

• A full, valid manual driving licence

• Ability to carry out additional maintenance tasks beyond plastering

• Strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service

For added brilliance:

• Experience in rendering and decorative plastering techniques

• Familiarity with acoustic and insulating materials

• Experience within social housing or local authority settings

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• Annual salary: £39,968 per annum

• Fully equipped hybrid van, fuel card and tools provided

• Tablet device for scheduling jobs and accessing company news

• Mobile phone, work clothing and full PPE provided

• 25 days holiday (increasing with service), plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family‑friendly leave: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)

• Life cover and income protection

• Flexible working – modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning. We also offer:

• 30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues, subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in local communities

• Peer‑recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours & Additional Pay

• Hours and working pattern: 42.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 28/02/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.