Roofer

We're hiring a qualified  Roofer , offering a company van and 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. We are committed to creating inclusive Communities and improving Customers' lives. You'll be working locally, making a real difference to People's homes and the neighbourhoods we operate in.
What you'll get
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
A £3,000 joining bonus is available for this role. The bonus will be paid in two instalments: £1500 upon joining Places for People and a further £1500 upon successful completion of your probation period, subject to the terms of the scheme.
What you'll be doing
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
What your day looks like
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
Where you'll work
You will be working across:
Occupied homes
Empty (void) properties
A range of domestic properties within your local area
Environments involving vulnerable Customers

Essential Criteria (you need to meet all of these to be shortlisted)
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
Due to the area this patch covers, you will need to be based within the PE29 area postcode
Nice to have (not essential)
Experience carrying out general building repairs
Experience working across multiple trades
Our hiring process
We're moving quickly and aim to interview as soon as possible for suitable candidates. If successful, when you join us you'll start an induction programme, which covers our systems, how we do things here and anything else you'll need to know.
Important information
This role will require a Basic DBS check
You may be required to work across surrounding areas
Ready to apply?
If you want to support customers in your local community, this could be the right role for you.
If you're looking for a stable role with consistent work, strong benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact locally, we'd welcome your application.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
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