Roofer

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Roofer to join our team at Places for People, one of the UK's leading housing providers and recognized among the Top 50 Best Workplaces in the country. This role offers a company vehicle and steady employment within your local Community, where you'll contribute to improving the homes and neighbourhoods we serve.

What You Will Receive

• Company van equipped with a fuel card
• 35 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave
• Possibility of earning overtime
• Core working hours from 08:00 to 16:30, Monday through Friday
• Provided tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone, and personal protective equipment
• Pension plan with matched contributions up to 7%
• Permanent and secure employment status
• Steady workload within your dedicated local area
• Bonus scheme offering up to 2% for all colleagues
• Death in Service benefit coverage
• Sick pay entitlement
• A signing bonus of £1,000, paid in two installments: £500 upon joining and £500 after successful completion of the probation period, subject to scheme terms

Key Responsibilities

• Perform roofing repairs on domestic properties, including pitched and flat roofs
• Carry out tasks such as tile replacement, mortar application, and general roof upkeep
• Work according to specifications, repair reports, and requirements
• Handle general building repairs related to roofing activities
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and work specifications
• Coordinate with supervisors, schedulers, and broader teams to fulfill deadlines
• Document work carried out and complete necessary paperwork
• Assist apprentices and contribute positively to team performance metrics and KPIs

Typical Working Day

• Follow a managed schedule to complete repairs and maintenance
• Travel between different job sites using the company van
• Work independently or collaborate with other trade professionals
• Directly engage with customers inside their homes
• Maintain efficiency without compromising quality or compliance

Work Environment

• Work at occupied residential homes
• Attend vacant (void) properties
• Operate across various domestic property types within your local vicinity
• Engage with environments that may involve vulnerable customers

Essential Criteria

• Possess NVQ Level 2, City and Guilds certification in Roofing, or demonstrate equivalent experience
• Proven experience in performing roofing repairs for domestic or social housing properties
• Ability to meet strict deadlines while delivering high-quality standards
• Hold a valid full UK driving licence
• Reside within the BS postcode area as the position services this patch

Desirable but Not Required

• Experience with general building repairs
• Multiskilled experience across various trades

Recruitment Process & Additional Details

We expedite interviews for appropriate candidates. Upon acceptance, you’ll attend an induction covering company systems and working practices. This role requires a Basic DBS check and may involve travel across neighboring areas. We are committed to inclusivity, offering guaranteed interviews for disabled, neurodiverse candidates, and Armed Forces veterans who meet essential criteria.

We encourage applicants to mention any reasonable adjustments needed for the application or interview process. Flexible working arrangements such as reduced hours, flexible start/end times, or compressed schedules may be discussed during interview.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility; we maintain strong policies to protect vulnerable individuals, including mandatory pre-employment DBS checks. We also honor the Armed Forces Covenant and participate in the Disability Confident scheme.