Plasterer - Fixed term contract

Job title: Plasterer - Fixed term contract

We’re a values-driven, charitable organisation on a mission to make a real difference in Sunderland. Every day, we provide more than 60,000 people with a place they’re proud to call home.

Our vision is clear: everyone deserves a good-quality home they can afford. We invest millions of pounds each year to keep our homes safe and decent, while also playing a part in tackling the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of modern, energy-efficient homes for rent right here in Sunderland.

If you share our passion for creating thriving communities and want to be part of something that truly matters, we’d love for you to join us and help achieve our vision.

If you have any accessibility needs or require adjustments, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a large number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

Salary

£37,707.00

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Plasterer ready to put your skills to work preparing homes for new customers?

Join our Empty Homes team and work alongside our skilled trade colleagues who take pride in carrying out repairs and improvements to prepare homes for new customers. We have immediate fixed-term opportunities available, starting in November 2026 and running until March 2027, potentially extended up to 12 months in total.

As a Plasterer at Gentoo, you’ll undertake a range of work, including delivering a varied range of plastering and finishing work from boarding and skimming to rendering, tiling, damp-proofing-related work and pebble dashing, helping to prepare homes across Sunderland for a new start.

You’ll use your strong communication skills to work closely with customers, colleagues and wider teams, helping to give every customer a positive experience. If you take pride in your work and enjoy delivering great service, we’d love to hear from you.

Enjoy a 36-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays and a great work-life balance. We’re proud to be certified as a “Great Place to Work” and recognised as one of the UK’s Top 50 Best Workplaces™ 2026. We ask for some flexibility, including occasional overtime when needed.

A full UK driving licence and a basic DBS check (arranged and funded by Gentoo) are required for this position

What you will be doing:

Carry out plastering and finishing works, including boarding, skimming, rendering, tiling, damp-proofing works and pebble dashing.

Complete minor property repairs, including damp and mould treatments, brickwork pointing and basic plumbing.

Work effectively with other trades to complete repairs.

Maintain the materials and van stock needed to complete jobs.

Complete work safely, efficiently and to Gentoo and legal standards, following relevant health and safety requirements.

Keep work areas clean, safe and tidy.

Use handheld IT systems to update jobs and work progress.

Deliver an excellent positive customer experience

What you will need:

A full UK driving licence.

A recognised plastering qualification, such as a craft apprenticeship, City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Plastering.

Experience in ceramic tiling.

Knowledge and understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.

Experience of delivering excellent customer service in a customer-facing environment.

Confidence using handheld devices to manage and update work.

Effective communication and customer care skills.

The ability to work safely at height and in external environments.

A positive approach to learning and developing your skills.

It would be great if you also had, however not essential:

PASMA qualification

Some of our great benefits include:

• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.

• Early finish on Fridays

• Flexible and hybrid working.

• Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.

• Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.

• Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.

• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

• Enhanced family-friendly leave

• Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.

• Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary