Roofer - Calderdale

Together Housing Group; Todmorden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for personal use

27 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

LGPS Pension

Job summary

Together Housing Group is seeking a Roofer to support communities across East Lancashire, Blackburn, Rossendale and Pendle. You will perform roofing repairs on both tenanted and vacant properties with a focus on safety and high workmanship standards.

We require a full UK driving licence, proven roofing experience, strong customer service skills, and knowledge of health and safety. The role offers a 37-hour week, starting salary of £33,758, and benefits including a company van and LGPS pension

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Proven experience in roofing and building repairs.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out roofing repairs on tenanted and vacant properties.
• Aim for first-time fixes on visits where possible.
• Measure materials and manage procurement efficiently.
• Maintain high workmanship and tidy cleaning after work.
• Conduct risk assessments before starting work.
• Protect tenants' homes and communicate professionally.

Skills

Manual driving licence

Roofing repairs

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

IT literacy

Multi-skill trades (plastering)

Education

City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate in Roofing

NVQ Level 2 or higher

Job description

We are offering an exciting position for a Roofer to become part of our team to work across East Lancashire , supporting communities in areas such as Blackburn, Rossendale and Pendle . If you are an experienced trades professional committed to high-quality workmanship and customer service, this role involves providing efficient repairs and maintenance for our properties, focusing on a wide range of building and roofing tasks, ensuring safety and high standards in your work.

Together Housing Group:

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion:

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group

Outline of key responsibilities in the Roofer role:

• Carry out all types of Roofing repairs to both tenanted and vacant properties, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance with job tickets, specifications, and Building Regulations.
• Work with a "Right First Time" approach, completing repairs in one visit wherever possible and maintaining excellent workmanship throughout.
• Measure and quantify materials needed, ensuring accurate procurement and cost-effective use.
• Deliver outstanding customer care, protecting tenants' homes, cleaning up after work, and communicating in a polite, professional, and helpful manner at all times.
• Undertake risk assessments before starting work to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of yourself, colleagues, tenants, and the public.
• Diagnose problems effectively and carry out repairs efficiently, making rational use of time and materials.
• Take responsibility for company vehicles, tools, and materials, keeping them secure, clean, and in good condition, and reporting any defects in line with policy.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A full UK manual driving licence.
• Proven experience working competently across all aspects of roofing and building repairs and maintenance.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• The ability to maximise efficiency by completing repairs in a single visit wherever possible.
• A sound working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relevant to building and maintenance work.
• Basic IT and mobile technology skills for managing work orders and communication; strong literacy and numeracy skills for accurate job ticket completion.
• The ability to multi-skill to a good standard in related trade areas such as plastering.
• Ideally, a relevant qualification such as a City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate in Roofing or equivalent (NVQ Level 2 or higher).

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Roofer role:

• Starting salary of £33,758 per annum
• Personal use of the company van
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Attractive pension schemes - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

You will work a total of 37 hours per week, scheduled between 08:00 and 19:30 across any five days from Monday to Saturday. The exact schedule will depend on business needs at the time. However, to give an idea, a typical working week may be Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 15:30. Please note that this is subject to change based on business requirements.

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Full Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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