Roofer

Places for People; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

35 days annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Core hours 08:00-16:30 Mon-Fri

Tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and

PPE provided

Pension with matched contributions up

Permanent, secure employment

Consistent workload in local area

Bonus scheme up to 2%

Death in Service benefit

Sick pay

Job summary

Places for People is hiring a qualified Roofer to deliver roofing repairs across domestic properties in your local area. You will travel in a company van, work 08:00-16:30, and join a team focused on quality and safety.

You'll carry out pitched and flat roof repairs, tile work and general roof maintenance, with support for apprentices and clear KPI targets. A Full UK driving licence and NVQ2/City & Guilds in Roofing are essential, with a DBS check required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Based within the advertised postcode.
• Nice to have: Experience carrying out general building repairs.
• Nice to have: Experience working across multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Roofing skills

Time management

Quality standards

Education

NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds in Roofing

Job description

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

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 advertised 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

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.