Title:  Trade Operative - Plasterer

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Trade Operative – Plasterer

Glasgow

£34,205 - £36,006 per year

40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm

Are you a skilled Plasterer who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Trade Operative - Plasterer ideally with skills in painting and tiling to join our Day-to-Day Repairs Team based in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving our customers' homes across both modern and traditional housing stock throughout Central and West Scotland.

Working both independently and alongside a supportive team of trades professionals, you'll carry out a wide range of plastering repairs and maintenance work, helping us provide safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes for our customers. With a company van, tools, and equipment provided, you'll have everything you need to succeed in the role.

The role of Trade Operative – Plasterer will include:

• Carrying out a variety of plastering repairs and maintenance works to a high standard, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction at every stage.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and restocking these when needed
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery, by resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in core subject. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• Good communication and customer care skills
• Working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• This role will involve driving on company business. To drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications.  Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £34,205 per annum (rising to £36,006 per year after 12months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 07 October 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -  http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference.  We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.  We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.