Roofer

Annual salary: up to £35,000.00

Roofer

Location:

Birmingham

Contract:

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £35,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday)

We are looking for a skilled Roofer to join our Birmingham contract, delivering repairs and maintenance services across occupied and void social housing properties. Working as part of our Property Services team, you will undertake a range of roofing repairs, planned maintenance works and emergency call-outs, ensuring homes remain safe, secure and weatherproof. This is a customer-facing role that requires a high standard of workmanship, a strong focus on health and safety, and excellent communication skills.

• Carry out roofing repairs and maintenance to occupied and void properties across Birmingham.
• Repair and replace roof tiles, battens, felt roofing, flat roofs, chimneys and leadwork.
• Install and repair guttering, downpipes, fascias, soffits and roof ventilation systems.
• Respond to emergency roofing issues, including storm damage and roof leaks.
• Identify roofing defects and recommend appropriate repair solutions.
• Support planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes.
• Accurately record work completed, materials used and time spent on jobs.
• Communicate effectively with tenants, colleagues and supervisors to minimise disruption.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety requirements, the Decent Homes Standard and company procedures.

• General roofing repairs across occupied and void properties
• Replacement of roof tiles, felt roofing, and wooden battens
• Chimney repairs and replacements
• Installation and repair of flat roofs, including felt and asphalt systems
• Lead work including flashings, soakers, and valley gutters
  
  Repair and installation of ridge tiles, verge tiles, and hip tiles
• Guttering and downpipe repairs and replacements
• Fascia, soffit, and barge board installation and maintenance
• Roof insulation works to joists and rafters
• Installation and repair of roof vents, eaves ventilation, and ducting
• Repairs to roof lights and skylights
• Emergency call-outs to make properties safe following storm damage or leaks
• Identification of defects and recommendation of remedial actions
• Working with reclaimed roofing materials where appropriate
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations
• Accurate recording of materials used and time spent on jobs
• Liaising with tenants and site supervisors to ensure clear communication and minimal disruption
• Supporting planned maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects
• Ensuring compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and other regulatory requirements
• UK full driving license

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
  - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave
  - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

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