Roofer

Great Places Housing Association; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in the UK is seeking a skilled Roofer to perform maintenance work on properties. Candidates must have NVQ level 2 in Roofing, driving experience, and a passion for social housing. The position offers a competitive salary up to £32,245, 39-hour work weeks, and comprehensive benefits including van and healthcare options.

Benefits

Van and fuel card provided

Discounts on high street, restaurants and gyms

Season ticket loan for public transport

Early access to wages

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working in a built environment.
• Experience in mobile working through job allocation and data transfer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of responsive maintenance work to properties.
• Work as part of a diverse customer base.

Skills

full clean driving licence

Level 2 qualified or equivalent experience

Knowledge of construction Health, safety & welfare legislation

Ability to work flexibly

Professionalism and integrity

Education

NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in Roofing

Job description

A Roofer will deliver a wide range of responsive maintenance work to Great Places properties, to a diverse customer base for Great Places Housing Group.

Key must haves

• full clean driving licence
• Level 2 qualified or equivalent experience
• Qualified to minimum NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in Roofing or worked experience
• Minimum of 3 years working in a built environment
• Knowledge & understanding of construction related Health, safety & welfare legislation
• Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity
• Ability to work in uncertainty
• To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity
• For the purposes of our van fleet insurance you must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21 and complete an on-line driver monitoring assessment prior to starting your role (or additional in-vehicle assessment if under 21).

You are as comfortable working on your own as you are as part of a team. Mobile working through job allocation and data transfer via ICT (hand‑held device etc.).

What we need from you

• A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing.
• A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.
• A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places.
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity.
• An ability to work in uncertainty.

Compensation & Working Hours

• Up to £32,245
• Fylde Coast
• 39 hour week, working hours 8am‑4:30pm Monday‑Thursday & 8am‑3:30pm on Friday
• Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days plus bank holidays

Benefits

• Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided, WPA Healthcare auto‑enrolled at no contribution level with £1,250 of savings available—option to increase & add on family members.
• The Market Place discounts (high street, restaurant & supermarket, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans, and much more).
• Reward & Recognition – You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going ‘above & beyond’.
• Help with transport – We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates.
• Wage Stream – You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages.

Safeguarding and Background Check

Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding children/young people & vulnerable adults can be found in the Great Places Housing Group Safeguarding Policy & Recruitment Policy on our website.