Plasterer

The Vacancy

Wates Property Services (WPS) are looking to appoint an experienced Plasterer to join our Responsive Maintenance team, working across occupied social housing properties in the Skelmersdale area.

This is a hands‑on role delivering high‑quality repairs and maintenance works, ensuring properties are left safe, compliant, and to a high standard for residents.

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The Role

• Carrying out plastering works as part of responsive maintenance repairs
• Working within occupied social housing properties
• Delivering a high standard of workmanship with a strong focus on customer care
• Working independently and as part of a wider trade team
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company standards

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What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 in Plastering (essential)
• Proven experience working as a plasterer, ideally within social housing or responsive maintenance
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with residents
• Ability to manage your own workload effectively

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What We Offer

• Stable, long‑term work with a Tier 1 contractor
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for development and progression within WPS
• Competitive pay and benefits package

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.