Roofer

Overview

We're hiring a qualified Roofer for consistent work within your Community. Places for People is one of the UK's largest housing providers and is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 50 Best Workplaces. You will work locally, making a real difference to People's homes and the neighbourhoods we operate in.

• Use of a company van with fuel card
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell leave
• Overtime opportunities available
• Core working hours of 08:00‑16:30 Monday‑Friday
• Tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and PPE provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Permanent, secure employment
• Consistent workload within your dedicated area
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at up to 2%
• Death in Service benefit
• Sick pay

• Carrying out roofing repairs across domestic properties including pitched and flat roofs
• Completing work such as tile repairs, mortar work and general roof maintenance
• Working to drawn specifications, reports and repair requirements
• Completing general building repairs linked to roofing work
• Working to specifications and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
• Collaborating with supervisors, schedulers and wider teams to meet deadlines
• Recording work activity and completing required documentation
• Supporting apprentices and contributing to team performance and KPIs

• A structured schedule covering repairs and maintenance work
• Travelling between jobs in your company van
• Working independently or with a team of other tradespeople
• Engaging directly with customers in their homes
• Completing work efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance standards

• Occupied homes
• Empty (void) properties
• A range of domestic properties within your local area
• Environments involving vulnerable customers

• NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds in Roofing or equivalent experience
• Experience carrying out roofing repairs within domestic or social housing properties
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and maintain high quality standards
• Full UK driving licence
• Based within the PE postcode area

• Experience carrying out general building repairs
• Experience working across multiple trades

Basic DBS check is required. You may be required to work across surrounding areas.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. All employees must uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and reporting concerns.

We support candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse or have served in the Armed Forces and anyone who meets the essential criteria. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.