Multi Trade Operative - Roofer

New Forest District Council; Pennington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

LEAF values

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

New Forest District Council in Lymington Depot is seeking a skilled Multi Trade Operative - Roofer to join our in-house maintenance team. You will deliver void and responsive repairs to our social housing stock, bringing roofing expertise and a second trade to broaden your impact.

The role requires independence, adherence to health and safety, and pride in workmanship. We offer a competitive salary, generous leave, pension, and various staff benefits under our LEAF values.

Qualifications

• Experience in roofing and a second trade to support a range of repairs.
• Ability to work independently and follow Health & Safety guidelines.
• Commitment to high-quality workmanship and good customer service.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Roofing

Carpentry

Plumbing

Brickwork

Plastering

Job description

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

Basis Full time

Job profile for Multi Trade Operative - Roofer

Multi Trade Operative - Roofer

Lymington Depot 13/11/2026 Multi Trade Operative - Roofer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £32,190 - £35,797 (up to £40,771 career grade) per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region South Job category/type Housing Maintenance Date posted 16/10/2026 Attachments Local Government Reorganisation.pdf People strategy_document.pdf Customer Strategy - Customer Promise.pdf Candidate Pack - MTO Roofer.pdf

Job description

Looking for a new maintenance role in a team environment?

We’regrowing our team and looking fora Multi-tradeRooferto join our friendly and professional in-house workforce. Ifyou’rehighly 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’llbe responsible fordelivering Void and Responsive repairs to our social housing stock—making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

What will you be doing?

This role is ideal for someone withexpertisein two primary trades, including:

• Roofing:Fix roof leaks, replace broken tiles or slates, replace or repairflashings,repair and lay felt membrane to flat roofs,replace metal corrugatedroofs,UPVCrepairs toguttering,Flaunchingto chimneystack,installation ofEave trays
• Plusanother trade :You’llalso bring skills from a related trade to support a wide range of repairs. Carpentry,Plumbing,Brickwork,Plastering,or locksmithadvantageous.

You’llneed to work independently, follow strict Health & Safety guidelines, and alwaysmaintaina high-quality standard of workmanship.

What’sin 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 theoptionof 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 40percenton bikes and accessories
• Avalues ‑ ledorganisation, 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’llwork 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 andthat’swhy we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are activelysoughtand self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engagedworkforce,we actively promotea good work/life balance. We’rekeen 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)

Please note:You’lllikely 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.

Closing date: Midnight 13th November 2026
Interview Date: 27th November 2026