Roofer

Mears Group PLC; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 20,062 - 33,436; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days leave

Mears Rewards discounts

Family friendly policies

Uniform provided

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is recruiting a Roofer for Caerphilly, Wales, on a fixed term full-time contract (40 hours per week, 8:00-16:30). The role offers an annual salary up to £33,436.50 plus a company van and fuel card as part of the package.

As part of Celtic Horizons, you will carry out roofing repairs and installations across occupied and void properties, ensuring health and safety standards, accurate record keeping, and collaboration with on-site supervisors.

Qualifications

• Experience in roofing trade environment and repairs.
• UK driving license is required.
• Knowledge of additional trades is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• General roofing repairs across occupied and void properties and other facilities.
• Replace roof tiles, felt roofing and battens; install/repair flat roofs.
• Lead work on flashings, soakers, and valley gutters; ridge/hip tiles repairs.
• Guttering, fascia, soffit installations; roof insulation and vents.
• Record materials used and time spent; liaise with site supervisors; support maintenance programs.

Skills

Roofing experience

Full UK driving license

Cross-trade knowledge

Education

City & Guilds in Roofing

Job description

Annual salary: up to £33,436.50

Roofer

Location: Caerphilly

Contract: Full Time- Fixed Term contract - 40 hours per week (8-4.30 Monday- Friday)

Salary: Up to £33,436.50 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

Celtic Horizons is a partnership between United Welsh Group and Mears Group PLC, delivering repairs, maintenance and improvement services to over 6,800 homes across South Wales. The work we do helps keep homes safe, well maintained and in good condition for the people who live in them. Every day our teams are out in the community delivering a range of repairs, maintenance and planned improvement works across local housing.

Role Responsibilities

• General roofing repairs across occupied and void properties, community centres, schools and leisure facilities.
• Replacement of roof tiles, felt roofing, and wooden battens
• Installation and repair of flat roofs, including felt and asphalt systems
• Lead work including flashings, soakers, and valley gutters
• Repair and installation of ridge tiles, verge tiles, and hip tiles
• Guttering and downpipe repairs and replacements
• Fascia, soffit, and barge board installation and maintenance
• Roof insulation works to joists and rafters
• Installation and repair of roof vents, eaves ventilation, and ducting
• Repairs to rooflights and skylights
• Identification of defects and recommendation of remedial actions
• Working with reclaimed roofing materials where appropriate
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations
• Accurate recording of materials used and time spent on jobs
• Liaising with responsible person on site and site supervisors to ensure clear communication and minimal disruption
• Supporting planned maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects

Key Criteria

• UK full driving license
• City & Guilds or equivalent in Roofing trade discipline
• Experience in Roofing trade environment
• Advantageous to have knowledge or qualification in another trade: Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Damp Proof Coursing, Glazier, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing, Tiling.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering Leave – Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

When you join us, you’ll be joining the Celtic Horizons partnership between United Welsh Group and Mears Group PLC, delivering services to homes across South Wales.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.