Roofer

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 36,040 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Pension scheme

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Building Craft Operative to carry out roofing duties as part of the Repairs and Maintenance Service. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in roofing and have experience in a similar commercial role.

The position offers a competitive salary of £36,040 p.a. along with generous holidays and a pension scheme. Duties include multi-skilling in general building tasks and travel to locations within County Durham.

To apply, please contact Anthony Shale for further information.

Qualifications

• Experience of working at a similar level within a commercial environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out roofing duties as directed by management.
• Travel to any location within County Durham.
• Multi-skilling in general building tasks.

Skills

General building skills

Roofing-related discipline experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a roofing-related discipline

Job description

Salary: £36,040 p.a. (Trade Rate for Building Craft Operative inclusive of 50% Interim Operational Allowance of £12,013 p.a.) plus other potential allowances relevant to this post; please contact Lead Officer for further information.

Generous holidays and pension scheme apply to this post.

The hours worked are 39 per week, 2 of which accrue as up to 12 stand‑down days per year, to be taken as directed by management.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

• Carry out roofing duties as required by the Painting, Flooring and Roofing Manager and relevant supervisory staff within the Repairs and Maintenance Service.
• Multi‑skilling; applicants with experience of general building skills will be at an advantage.
• Travel to any location within County Durham.

We encourage you to contact Anthony Shale via email at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a roofing-related discipline and trade apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working at a similar level within a commercial environment is essential.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Due to the requirement to drive a County Council vehicle in these roles, appointment will be subject to the production of a valid driving licence for the required category of vehicle and the satisfactory completion of an in‑house Driver Induction Assessment.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held (to be confirmed).

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY

We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website.

If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email [e-mail].

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