Roofer

GreenSquareAccord; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trust based flexible working

25 days annual holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Pension scheme (defined contribution)

24/7 online health support & GP access

Blue Light discount card

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

GreenSquareAccord, based in the West Midlands, is seeking a skilled Roofer to join its Maintenance team in a field-based role covering Walsall, Wolverhampton, Telford and Cannock. The role delivers high-quality repairs and improvements to our homes, with DBS checks required after offer.

You will work independently and as part of a team, carrying out planned, void and responsive works, while maintaining safety and compliance across diverse properties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience carrying out a broad range of roofing repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to work at height using ladders, scaffolding, lifting platforms and cherry pickers.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience working safely and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and maintain positive relationships.
• Comfortable using handheld electronic devices for reporting and job management.
• Flexible approach and willingness to work as part of a team, including supporting apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned, void and responsive maintenance works in line with the role skills framework.
• Repair and replace roofing joists, rafters, roof sheeting, tiles and associated structural elements.
• Maintain and repair guttering, downpipes, fascia, barge boards and soffits.
• Refurbish dwellings, garages, communal areas and other buildings.
• Work safely and in full compliance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Set out work from drawings and specifications and order required materials.
• Complete reports, update systems and use hand-held electronic devices effectively.
• Work in occupied and unoccupied properties in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of tools, plant and equipment.
• Participate in training, development reviews and team meetings.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required, including occasional out-of-trade tasks.

Skills

Roofing repairs

Work at height

Independent work

Time management

Team player

Communication with residents

Tools

Ladders

Scaffolding

Safety equipment

Job description

Job Title : Roofer

Head Office Location: Brindley Place, Birmingham

Job Location: Walsall, Wolverhampton, Telford and Cannock

Salary - £30,000 - £33,500 pa - depending on skills and experience

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - Full Time 39 hours

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Roofer to join our Maintenance team. This is a field-based role responsible for delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance and improvements to our properties.

You will carry out a wide range of planned, void and responsive maintenance works, ensuring homes and buildings are maintained to an excellent standard. Working both independently and as part of a wider team, you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers live in safe, secure and well-maintained homes.

• Undertake planned, void and responsive maintenance works in line with the role skills framework.
• Repair and replace roofing joists, rafters, roof sheeting, tiles and associated structural elements.
• Maintain and repair guttering, downpipes, fascia, barge boards and soffits.
• Refurbish dwellings, garages, communal areas and other buildings.
• Work safely and in full compliance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Set out work from drawings and specifications and order required materials.
• Complete reports, update systems and use hand-held electronic devices effectively.
• Work in occupied and unoccupied properties in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of tools, plant and equipment.
• Participate in training, development reviews and team meetings.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required, including occasional out-of-trade tasks.

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.

About you

• Proven experience carrying out a broad range of roofing repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to work at height using ladders, scaffolding, lifting platforms and cherry pickers.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience working safely and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and maintain positive relationships.
• Comfortable using handheld electronic devices for reporting and job management.
• Flexible approach and willingness to work as part of a team, including supporting apprentices.

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require evidence of the required certificates and qualifications for this role. Without this evidence, you would be unable to commence employment at GreenSquareAccord.

About us

We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.

We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.

Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.

We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.

Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.

We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are:

• We believe our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business-minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious.

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

Benefits

• Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams
• 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days
• One day off for your birthday
• Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
• We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
• Access to Blue Light discount card membership
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Eligible for occupational sick pay

All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.

GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the ’essential eligibility criteria’ for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.

If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.