Roofer

Wates Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS is seeking an experienced Roofer to join our Responsive Maintenance team, working on a social housing contract in the Barnsley area. You will perform day-to-day roofing repairs and maintenance across occupied properties, delivering high-quality service with a strong focus on safety and customer care.

Key responsibilities include roof inspections, fault diagnosis, and remedial works, ensuring safety standards and company procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Roofer, ideally within social housing or responsive maintenance.
• NVQ Level 2 in Roofing (or equivalent) – essential.
• Full UK driving licence – essential.
• Experience working in occupied properties.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Reliable, professional and customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive roofing repairs and maintenance across social housing properties.
• Undertake roof inspections, fault diagnosis and remedial works.
• Work in line with Health & Safety, safeguarding and company procedures.
• Communicate effectively with schedulers, supervisors and residents.
• Complete job records and materials used via a handheld/PDA system.
• Work collaboratively with other trades when required.
• Deliver a professional, customer-focused service in occupied homes.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Customer-focused service

Communication with residents

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Roofing (or equivalent)

Tools

Handheld PDA

Job description

WPS is looking for an experienced Roofer to join our Responsive Maintenance team, working on a social housing contract in the Barnsley area.

You'll be carrying out day‑to‑day roofing repairs and maintenance across occupied social housing properties, delivering a high‑quality service while maintaining excellent standards of safety and customer care.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive roofing repairs and maintenance across social housing properties
• Undertake roof inspections, fault diagnosis and remedial works
• Work in line with Health & Safety, safeguarding and company procedures
• Communicate effectively with schedulers, supervisors and residents
• Complete job records and materials used via a handheld/PDA system
• Work collaboratively with other trades when required
• Deliver a professional, customer‑focused service in occupied homes

About You

• Proven experience as a Roofer, ideally within social housing or responsive maintenance
• NVQ Level 2 in Roofing (or equivalent) – essential
• Full UK driving licence – essential
• Experience working in occupied properties
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Reliable, professional and customer focused

What We Offer

• Secure, long‑term work on an established social housing contract
• Opportunity to work for a Tier 1, family‑owned contractor
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company van and fuel card (role dependent)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting