Loft Insulation Installer

Cardo Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Wellbeing resources and counselling

Retail & lifestyle discount platform

Enhanced family leave provisions

Recognition initiatives and awards

Job summary

Cardo Group is seeking experienced Loft Insulation Installers to join our Retrofit Team working in social housing across the UK. You will carry out loft insulation and retrofit works in occupied homes to improve energy efficiency and comfort, ensuring high standards and safety compliance.

This hands-on role requires careful planning, good communication with residents, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in loft insulation or retrofit works in residential properties.
• Ability to work safely in occupied homes and in restricted spaces.
• Good practical skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements for residential sites.

Responsibilities

• Install loft insulation and related retrofit works in social housing.
• Prepare loft spaces and properties prior to installation.
• Complete works safely and to required quality standards.
• Follow project specifications, risk assessments and procedures.
• Maintain tidy work areas and report hazards promptly.

Skills

Loft insulation

Safety awareness

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities - for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

Role Overview:

Cardo Group is looking for experienced and reliable Loft Insulation Installers to join our Retrofit Team, working within the social housing sector.

You’ll be responsible for carrying out loft insulation and associated retrofit works in occupied residential properties, helping to improve the energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability of people’s homes.

This is a hands‑on role where quality, safety and excellent customer service are key. You’ll work as part of a professional site team, ensuring all works are completed to a high standard and in line with relevant regulations, specifications and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install loft insulation and carry out associated retrofit works in social housing properties.
• Prepare loft spaces and properties prior to installation.
• Complete works efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards.
• Follow project specifications, method statements, risk assessments and health & safety procedures.
• Work respectfully within occupied homes and maintain a professional approach with residents.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe throughout the installation.
• Identify and report any defects, hazards or issues that may affect the works.
• Complete relevant job sheets, photographs and other required documentation accurately.
• Work closely with supervisors, colleagues and other trades to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Represent Cardo Group professionally when working with residents, clients and other stakeholders.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and industry standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in loft insulation, retrofit, construction or a similar environment.
• Basic carpentry skills would be advantageous for installing loft storage platforms.
• Good practical skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of health & safety requirements when working on residential properties.
• Ability to work safely in loft spaces and undertake physically demanding work.
• Good communication and customer service skills, particularly when working in occupied homes.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Relevant qualifications or training in insulation/retrofit would be advantageous.
• Experience working within the social housing sector would be beneficial.
• A candidate that already holds a L2 NVQ in cold roof insulation, could be considered for a crew leader role with potential for elevated salary.
• A full UK driving licence.

We will provide:

• Excellent Development and Progression Opportunities
• Competitive Salary up to £TBC
• 23 Days Holiday, Plus Bank Holidays
• Company van and fuel card
• Range Of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [Holiday Purchase, EV Schemes, AVC Pension Contributions]
• Life Assurance Cover
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling Services
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
• Recognition Initiatives and Awards

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

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We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.