Roofer / Multi-Trade Operative

18 Recruitment Limited; Hastings; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Permanent employed position

Long-term job security

Immediate start

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is recruiting a skilled Roofing operative to carry out roof repairs and maintenance on domestic properties within a social housing portfolio, based in Hastings. The role includes diagnosing leaks, replacing tiles and other components, and handling responsive repairs, with PDA system training provided.

The position is permanent with long-term career prospects, benefits, and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience working within social housing, property maintenance, or residential repairs.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.
• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 minimum in Roofing or a relevant trade.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out roofing repairs and maintenance on domestic properties.
• Diagnosing and rectifying roof leaks and defects.
• Repairing and replacing tiles, slates, felt, flashing, gutters, fascias, and soffits.
• Completing responsive repairs and refurbishment works.
• Working within occupied and void social housing properties.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Managing jobs through a PDA system (training provided).

Skills

Roofing maintenance and repair

Carpentry

Plumbing

Patch plastering

General building repairs

Driving licence

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 minimum in Roofing or relevant trade

Job description

We are recruiting for a skilled operative whose primary trade is Roofing, with the ability to undertake a range of additional maintenance and repair works across a social housing portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation offering genuine long-term career prospects, employment benefits, and job security.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum
• Company van and fuel card
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Permanent employed position
• Long-term job security
• Immediate start available

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out roofing repairs and maintenance on domestic properties
• Diagnosing and rectifying roof leaks and defects
• Repairing and replacing tiles, slates, felt, flashing, gutters, fascias, and soffits
• Completing responsive repairs and refurbishment works
• Working within occupied and void social housing properties
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Managing jobs through a PDA system (training provided)

Essential Skills & Experience

Core Trade:

• Roofing maintenance and repair experience

Multi-Trade Skills:

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Patch plastering
• General building repairs

Requirements

• Experience working within social housing, property maintenance, or residential repairs
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills
• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 minimum in Roofing or a relevant trade
• Full UK Driving Licence
• DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Additional trade qualifications
• Experience working within a responsive repairs environment
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within social housing maintenance

Important

This opportunity is strictly for candidates seeking a permanent employed position and would suit someone looking for stability, employment benefits, and long-term career progression. This role is not suitable for subcontractors, self-employed roofers, or candidates seeking temporary work.