Roofing Operative

Roofing Operative - Repairs Team
Carry out roofing repairs and maintenance across our homes, ensuring safe, high‑quality living environments for our customers.
Salary: £41,327 + Excellent Benefits
Location: Chesham/High Wycombe (Office Base), with travel across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties
Van & Fuel Card included for business usage.

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At Settle Paradigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Roofing Operative to join our expanding Repairs team within our Direct Labour Operations (DLO) team. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining the safety, comfort, and durability of our homes by carrying out day‑to‑day roofing repairs and maintenance across our property portfolio.

Working independently, you’ll diagnose issues, complete repairs, and ensure all work meets regulatory and safety standards. You’ll work across both flat and pitched roofs, using a variety of materials and tools, and your expertise will help us deliver high‑quality, reliable services to our customers.

We’ll equip you with:

• A fully equipped hybrid van and fuel card
• An electronic tablet for job scheduling and updates
• Workwear

• Carry out day‑to‑day roofing repairs and maintenance across a range of properties
• Diagnose roofing issues and complete repairs to a high standard
• Work with a variety of roofing materials, including wood, asphalt, and insulation systems
• Repair or replace shingles, tiles, felt, and other roofing components
• Ensure all work complies with building regulations, health & safety standards, and organisational policies
• Construct or repair weather‑resistant roofing systems
• Experience with Flat & Pitched roofing
• Undertake minor carpentry tasks where required to support roofing repairs
• Maintain accurate records of work completed using digital systems
• Provide excellent customer service, acting as a professional ambassador for Settle Paradigm

• City & Guilds qualification, NVQ, or equivalent experience in roofing trades
• Proven experience in roofing maintenance and repairs (flat and/or pitched roofs)
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, construction practices, and health & safety standards
• Ability to work at heights and undertake physically demanding tasks
• Proficiency with roofing tools and materials
• Full valid manual UK driving licence (preferably clean)
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Clear communication skills and a customer‑focused approach
• Must be reliable

• Minor carpentry skills to support roofing repairs
• Experience mentoring or supporting other team members
  
  Experience working within social housing or local authority environments

• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset
• Pride in delivering high‑quality workmanship
• Flexibility and a positive team spirit

At Settle Paradigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and…