Multi Trade Operative - Roofer

New Forest District Council; Lymington; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

New Forest District Council in Lymington is recruiting for a Multi Trade Operative - Roofer to join our in-house maintenance team. You will deliver Void and Responsive repairs to our social housing stock, applying roofing and multi-trade skills across a busy portfolio.

The role is field-based, permanent and full-time, with a salary of £32,190–£35,797 per year (up to £40,771 at career grade). A range of benefits apply, including a monthly tool allowance and generous leave, under the Local

Responsibilities

• Deliver Void and Responsive repairs to social housing stock.
• Work across Void (empty properties) and Reactive (day-to-day) repairs.

Job description

Multi Trade Operative - Roofer

Company: New Forest District Council Salary: £32,190 - £35,797 (up to £40,771 career grade) per annum Hours: Full-time Location: Lymington Working pattern: Field-based Job type: Permanent Posting date: 16 Oct 2026 Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Summary

Looking for a new maintenance role in a team environment?

We’re growing our team and looking for a Multi-trade Roofer to join our friendly and professional in-house workforce. If you’re highly skilled, take pride in your craft, and enjoy variety in your day, this could be the perfect role for you.

As part of our team, you’ll be responsible for delivering Void and Responsive repairs to our social housing stock—making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

What’s in it for you?

£32,190 - £35,797 (up to £40,771 career grade) per annum

£56.38 per month tool allowance

24–27 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.

Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice

Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers

Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories

A values‑led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)

Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth

A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group

LGBTQ+ Network

Women’s Network

Early Careers Network

Neurodiversity Network

Reactive or Void?

You’ll work across both Void (empty property) and Reactive (day‑to‑day) repairs.

About us.

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At the NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self‑development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce, we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

Please note: You’ll likely be aware that there is a government mandate to deliver Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to Hampshire and the Solent region, meaning a transition into a new operating structure from an agreed future date. This transition is currently paused following a recent government announcement, but it is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check to be completed. You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.

After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact, Derrick Drummond 07584 150995 (Repairs Supervisor (Responsive) – Housing Maintenance)

Closing date: Midnight 13th November 2026

Interview Date: 27th November 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.