Plasterer

Reference: CBC26008
Salary details: £35,412 to £38,220 per year (Plus tool allowance of £500 per year)
Job term: x2 permanent positions
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week on a rota basis
Location: Base location Stonegravels Depot
Department: Housing Property Services

 CBC26008 – Job description and person specification.

This is an excellent opportunity for a plasterer to join our excellent repairs and maintenance team.

It is a varied role ranging from working on day-to-day repairs and maintenance through to refurbishments to council housing in Chesterfield.

This includes preparing surfaces, applying various plaster finishes, damp proofing and associated works and ensuring that all work complies with health and safety standards

The successful applicant will have :

Essential 

• Have a ‘can do’ approach to work and would enjoy the challenge of making our Housing Property Services even more successful
• Have at least 3 years’ experience working as a plaster
• Hold a full UK driving licence Cat B qualified or willingness to obtain and maintain qualification
• To display the council’s values and behaviours when carrying out the job role
• The position involves manual handling activities, including lifting, carrying and moving items, and requires the capacity to meet the demands of the role, including prolonged periods of standing, bending, and manual labour.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of damp‑proofin
   Understanding of techniques used to identify, address and prevent damp issues, particularly in older buildings.
2. Painting and decorating skills
   Experience in finishing plastered surfaces using paint or other decorative methods.
3. Experience within a Local Government environment Familiarity with working practices, procedures and expectations in a Local Government setting.
4. Flexible and proactive approach
   Able to use your own initiative and exercise sound judgement when carrying out tasks.

What we offer

In return, you will receive:

•  A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to a highly attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• A range of employee benefits offered by Chesterfield Borough Council
  Support with training, development and career progression

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, race, religion or belief or any protected characteristic.

For further information on this vacancy please contact Gary Smith via email: jamesgary.smith@chesterfield.gov.uk or to apply please see below.

Chesterfield Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and protected characteristics.

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.

How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

Closing date: 15 March 2026
Provisional interview date: 24 March 2026