Plasterer

Reference: CBC26084

Salary details: £36,581 to £39,481 per year (plus annual tool allowance of £500 prorated)

Job term: Permanent

Appointment type: Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Stonegravels Depot

Department: Housing

Division: Housing Property Services

CBC26084 - Job description and person specification.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a Plasterer to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. This varied role will involve carrying out day-to-day repairs and maintenance, as well as refurbishment work in council homes across Chesterfield.

You will undertake a full range of plastering work, from minor patch repairs through to the refurbishment of entire properties. Knowledge of other associated trades, including rendering, joinery and bricklaying, would be advantageous but is not essential.

About you

The successful applicant will:

• hold an NVQ in plastering or an equivalent qualification
• have a positive, can-do approach and welcome the opportunity to help make our Housing Property Services team even more successful
• work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• be hardworking, proactive and able to use their initiative
• have excellent people skills and treat residents with care and compassion
• previous experience of working in social housing would be beneficial, although it is not essential

What we offer

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, generous annual leave, access to an attractive pension scheme and a range of other benefits available to Chesterfield Borough Council employees. We will also support your ongoing training and personal development.

Chesterfield Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications regardless of age, race, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted for this vacancy, please download and complete the application form and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

• Closing date: 11 October 2026
• Provisional interview date: 20 October 2026

Job application form

You can download our job application form here, there's also guidance on how to complete it.

Please refer to the competency framework when filling out the application form.

• hold an NVQ in plastering or an equivalent qualification
• have a positive, can-do approach and welcome the opportunity to help make our Housing Property Services team even more successful
• work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• be hardworking, proactive and able to use their initiative
• have excellent people skills and treat residents with care and compassion
• previous experience of working in social housing would be beneficial, although it is not essential
  
  In return, you will receive a competitive salary, generous annual leave, access to an attractive pension scheme and a range of other benefits available to Chesterfield Borough Council employees.
We will also support your ongoing training and personal development.