Roofer

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Tees Valley is seeking a Roofer to join their repairs and maintenance team. This role focuses on the upkeep of domestic housing stock using mobile technology for efficient job management. The position offers extensive benefits and opportunities for development. Interested candidates should apply by 10 December 2025.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Flexible working

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

Access to training and development

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Responsibilities

• Join the repairs and maintenance team for domestic council housing.
• Utilize mobile technology for job management.
• Manage vehicle for daily operations.

Job description

Roofer

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 26 November 2025
• Salary: £30,001.00 to £40,000.00 per year
• Additional salary information: £30,140
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 10 December 2025
• Location: Darlington, DL1 5QT
• Company: Darlington Borough Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 288544

Summary

The Council has a commercially focused, successful and thriving Housing Maintenance division which are currently looking to recruit a Roofer/Slater to join the repairs and maintenance team.

This team look after domestic council housing stock and other Council owned properties such as sheltered housing schemes. The job utilises mobile technology to enable you to carry out your job while on the move using a mobile device. This includes details of your appointments, van stock control and health and safety information such as vehicle checks. A vehicle is provided which is collected and returned daily to the depot.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification. For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Daniel Hall on 07823827050.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

General Information for Applicants:

If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.