Roofer

Mears Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Company van, fuel card and uniform

Volunteering Leave

Mears Rewards discounts

Annual Fun Day

Job summary

Mears Group in Croydon is seeking a Roofer to maintain and repair roofs across occupied and void properties. The role includes tile and felt replacements, chimney work, and flat roof installations, with a focus on safety and quality.

The position is full-time permanent, 42.5 hours per week, offering a company van and fuel card. A UK driving license is required, and you will coordinate with tenants and supervisors to minimise disruption.

Qualifications

• General roofing repairs across occupied and void properties.
• Replacement of roof tiles, felt roofing, and wooden battens.
• Chimney repairs and replacements.
• Installation and repair of flat roofs, including felt and asphalt systems.
• Lead work including flashings, soakers, and valley gutters.

Responsibilities

• General roofing repairs across occupied and void properties.
• Replacement of roof tiles, felt roofing, and wooden battens.
• Chimney repairs and replacements.
• 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.
• Emergency callouts to make properties safe following storm damage or leaks.
• 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 tenants and site supervisors to ensure clear communication and minimal disruption.
• Supporting planned maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects.
• Ensuring compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

Annual salary: up to £37,044.55

Roofer

Location: Croydon

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £** 37,044.55 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card**

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

We are the largest provider of repairs, maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. At Mears, we deliver tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance solutions through long-standing partnerships with over 70 local authorities, ALMOs, and Housing Associations. As part of our skilled workforce, our roofers play a vital role in maintaining the safety and integrity of homes - carrying out everything from tile replacements and felt repairs to chimney works and emergency callouts. Join a team that’s committed to quality, community impact, and putting customers first.

Role Criteria:

• General roofing repairs across occupied and void properties
• Replacement of roof tiles, felt roofing, and wooden battens
• Chimney repairs and replacements
• 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
• Emergency callouts to make properties safe following storm damage or leaks
• 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 tenants and site supervisors to ensure clear communication and minimal disruption
• Supporting planned maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects
• Ensuring compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and other regulatory requirements
• UK full driving license

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• 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.

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) to coincide with this, 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. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.